Activities Assistant PRN

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.
Join Preserve Rehab & Living Center as an Activities Assistant in beautiful Fort Myers, FL. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

The Preserve Rehab & Living Center is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Recognized as one of the 2026 Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report for a second consecutive year.

Pay Range: $16.00-17.50 per hour, based on verified work experience

Shift: PRN - guaranteed every Sunday shift 8:00am-4:30pm and PRN throughout the month

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off + Personal Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

• High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Preference given to persons who have completed courses in therapeutic recreation.

• Minimum one year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

• If operating company vehicle you must be twenty-one (21) years of age and meet the MVR organization standards.

• Ability to read, understand and follow written and oral instructions; to prepare written reports and documentation.

• Ability to work with residents of varying levels of responsiveness.

• Motor coordination and manual dexterity required in working with craft projects and other resident activities.

• Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during evenings and weekends for planned activities events.

• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Perform defined work routines and daily assignments, using various department supplies and equipment, as assigned by the Therapeutic Recreation Director.

• Assist with social activities and recreational programs that provide spiritual, physical, social, and intellectual challenges for facility residents.

• Assist Therapeutic Recreation Director in coordinating Residents' Council meetings.

• Assist with coordinating printing and supply needs for activities and special events.

• Perform assigned cleaning responsibilities of equipment and work areas.

• Initiate reporting and documentation procedures as assigned.

• Submit supply/equipment requisitions and all reimbursable activity expenses to the Therapeutic Recreation Director for approval, following defined departmental policy.

• Assist with the development, printing and distribution of resident newsletter.

• Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and facility's rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Therapeutic Recreation Director.

About Us
The Preserve Rehab & Living Center is a welcoming community located on The Preserve Assisted Living Campus in Fort Myers. We offer assisted living, memory support, 75 skilled nursing suites for long-term care, skilled nursing memory support, and skilled rehabilitation services, all designed to provide compassionate, person-centered care in a supportive environment. Located in the beautiful city of Fort Myers, the community provides a supportive and compassionate environment for residents at every level of care. The surrounding area offers easy access to Gulf Coast beaches, nature preserves, and a variety of dining, shopping, and cultural experiences that make Fort Myers a vibrant and desirable place to live and visit.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

This position requires compliance with Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening process. Please see the Clearinghouse screening information here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.