Activities Assistant

Company: Cassia
Location: Hastings
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Hastings Senior Health & Living, a Cassia senior community, is hiring an Activities Assistant to join our award winning team! If you're looking for a supportive team and a place to grow your career, this is your opportunity. Hastings Senior Health & Living is a welcoming senior care community where your skills are valued and your dedication to excellent care makes an impact. In this role, you will conduct fun and exciting activities with our residents. 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: Part-Time, Every other weekend and rotating holidays included Shifts Available: Evenings Wednesday 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM Every other weekend 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM Wage Range: $19 - $25.02 / hour depending on experience Location: 930 West 16th Street Hastings, MN 55033 We are located near the cities of Cottage Grove, Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul, Rosemount, Woodbury and Prescott, Wisconsin Activities Assistant Duties: Encourage, support, and assist residents with activities in individual and group settings. 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. Display an attitude of courtesy and respect for all residents, families, and staff. Perform other related tasks as needed. Activities Assistant Qualifications: Prior experience working in a senior care environment 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. Must be able to work a consistent schedule. 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 Low resident/staff ratios Staff appreciation events & management supported work environment About Us: Hastings Senior Health & Living , a top-rated 72-bedskilled nursing facility, provides care in a welcoming, close-knit community. As a long-term care and rehabilitation center, we are committed to supporting residents with expert nursing services and personalized care plans. We were recently named by Newsweek as the 3 Nursing Home in Minnesota for communities with 50-99 beds. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, just minutes from Hastings Golf Club & Vermillion Falls Park, our facility blends small-town charm with expert care. We are proud recipients of the Pinnacle Employee Experience Award and have maintained a deficiency-free survey for 9 years. 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: www.hastingsseniorliving.org 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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