Activity Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019 , Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today . Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out :

• Embracing Diversity : Our strength is in our diverse team from over 70 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
• Growth and Opportunities : We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
• Valuing Our Team Members : By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

About the Position

Health Care Activity Assistant assists in planning, organizing, and implementing group and one-on-one activities tailored to resident interests and abilities, in conjunction with the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator and Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor. This position will help with programs to develop and maintain cognitive functioning, enhance creativity, promote self-confidence, encourage socialization, and foster community involvement. They will assist the Life Enrichment team by safely transporting Small House and Stonebrook residents to and from activities while ensuring their comfort, engagement, and wellbeing. This role also includes assisting with activity set-up, clean-up, encouraging participation, and providing compassionate support to residents with dementia or cognitive impairments. Position is required to complete documentation of resident’s engagement and program participation.

The pay for this role is $20 / hr-$23 / hr

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We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members :

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission : to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.