Recreation Leader

Location: Papillion, NE
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift with weekend rotation and occasional evenings

Pay: $15.00 per hour+ based upon experience and education

At Hillcrest Health & Living , we believe meaningful moments matter. As an Activities Assistant , you’ll help create engaging, therapeutic experiences that support our residents’ physical, emotional, and social well-being. If you’re creative, compassionate, and love bringing joy into someone’s day, this role is made for you.

We’re committed to helping our team members grow, thrive, and feel supported:

• Multiple health care plans to choose from

• Vision, dental, and life insurance

• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and certifications

• Flexible access to pay with Dayforce Wallet

• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts

• A collaborative, resident-centered team environment

No two days are the same and that’s part of the fun. You’ll support residents by helping plan and lead engaging recreational experiences:

• Develop, implement, and lead group and individual recreation programs

• Encourage residents to maintain and express their abilities through meaningful activities

• Complete initial assessments, MDS documentation, IDT summaries, and care plans as needed

• Provide one-on-one programming and sensory enrichment based on resident needs

• Coordinate with and support volunteers through guidance, scheduling, and relationship building

• Set up, organize, and clean up materials for daily programs and independent activities

• Assist residents to and from activities using safe transport procedures

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• One year of experience in recreational programming with older adults or a similar setting preferred

• A positive, patient, and creative approach to engagement

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

As a locally rooted organization, Hillcrest offers the close-knit feel of a small team with the benefits, stability, and growth opportunities of a larger organization. The moments you create here truly matter.