Activities Assistant Lake Ridge Job at Cassia, Buffalo, MN

  • Cassia
  • Buffalo, MN

Job Description

Lake Ridge Care Center, a Cassia community, is hiring an  Activities Assistant to join our team in  Buffalo, MN! If you're looking for a supportive team and a place to grow your career, this is your opportunity.  Lake Ridge Care Center is a welcoming senior care community where your skills are valued and your dedication to excellent care makes an impact.

As an  Activities Assistant at Lake Ridge Care Center, you will conduct activities with our residents to help keep them informed, entertained, and engaged. We are looking for someone who is skilled at helping get residents out of their rooms for our exciting programs! Our ideal candidate is self-motivated with a genuine concern for our residents’ well-being and has a creative personality and positive attitude. 

Position Type: Full-Time, benefits eligible position working a varying schedule 

Shifts Available: Full-Time with occasional weekends as needed
Days 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wage Range: $19 - $20.17 /hour depending on experience

Location: 310 Park Ln, Buffalo, MN 55313

Activities Assistant Responsibilities:

  • Encourage, support, and assist residents with activities.
  • Interact and assist residents on a one-to-one basis outside of structured program times.
  • Document activity attendance and degree of involvement.
  • Act as a positive representative at all times.
  • Transport residents to and from activities on bus.
  • Display an attitude of courtesy and respect for all residents, families, and staff.
  • Perform other related tasks as needed.

Activities Assistant Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in senior care environment or related health care field preferred. 
  • Demonstrate good time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities.
  • Creative aptitude for training in arts, crafts, and games.
  • Good communication skills, including ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understood.

Cassia Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
  • Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members 
  • Pet Insurance

About Us:

Lake Ridge is proud to have been recognized by Newsweek as one of the top ten Nursing Homes in Minnesota for communities with 50-99 beds. We have also been honored with the 2025 Customer Experience Award. We’re excited to welcome new leadership that brings fresh vision, renewed focus, and a strong commitment to supporting our staff and enhancing resident care.

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care.  Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: 

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

#LI-DNI

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.

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Compensation details: 19-20.17

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Job Tags

Full time, Shift work

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