Activities Assistant (Health Center)

Nestled in the heart of beautiful Winter Park, Westminster Winter Park provides a rewarding workplace near charming shops, dining, parks, and cultural attractions, making it an ideal place to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of older adults. We hold Joint Commission accreditation, a nationally recognized standard that reflects our commitment to safe, high-quality care. We are proud to be recognized for excellence in senior care from U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Rehab 2026, U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Long-Term Care 2026, Newsweek, America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2026.

We are currently searching for an Activities Assistant to work in the Health Center Department.  In this role, the Activities Assistant assist to plan, develop and direct the overall operation of the activities department in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established policies and procedures and assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the level of interests and abilities of each resident.  This position reports to the Director of  Health Center Activities.  Schedule: Full Time position | Weekdays & EOW

Essential positions functions:

1. Implement and conduct programs as assigned by the Activities Director, encouraging residents to attend. Includes setup prior to and clean-up after completion of activities.

2. Leads and assists residents groups on community outings.

3. Conducts one-on-one activities with those residents requiring them.

4. Completes documentation such as Assessments and Daily Attendance Sheets.

5. Purchase and organize decorations and supplies for daily activities & holidays.

6. Assist with decorating Health Center common areas.

Qualifications:

• Possess a minimum of a high school diploma, with interests in recreation, crafts and music helpful.
• Must have basic knowledge of food preparation and handling. 
• Certified Nurse Assistant certificate preferred.

Experience and Skills: 

• Must have experience in recreational and activities programs in senior citizens group nursing homes or related activities within the last two years.
• Must be familiar with dementia or willing to learn about the condition.

• Provide documentation of current seasonal influenza vaccination,
  or
• Submit a written declination and, if applicable, comply with alternative protective measures (e.g., wearing a surgical mask during flu season).  Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.  We provide drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. 

Westminster offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where team members are valued and actively supported in their professional growth and career development. We are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits. Benefits for part-time positions include paid time off, and more.

Visit Career Benefits/Westminster Communities of Florida for more information. 

We Thrive: We believe our success starts with our people. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, communication, accountability, and quality, creating an environment where our 2,800 team members are supported, empowered, and encouraged to grow. We value collaboration, recognize contributions, and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

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Westminster Communities of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We conduct drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/