Activity Assistant Jobs
Activity Assistant jobs are open across senior living, rehabilitation centers, healthcare facilities, and community organizations, from entry-level to lead and program coordinator roles, with specializations in therapeutic recreation, elder care programming, and cognitive engagement activities. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Summary
The Menninger Clinic is one of the nation's premier mental health care providers. We are dedicated to treating individuals with complex mental illnesses, including severe mood, personality, anxiety, and addictive disorders throughout the spectrum of inpatient to outpatient care. We are equally committed to teaching future mental health professionals and advancing mental healthcare through research. Menninger is an affiliated teaching hospital for Baylor College of Medicine. Baylor is a leading academic health science institution located within the world's largest medical center. It is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare and community service.
Job Duties
The Menninger Clinic is seeking a Float Psychiatrist to support our Psychiatry Service team. This role provides coverage for planned provider absences, including vacations and FMLA leave, ensuring continuity of care. Responsibilities include evaluating and managing assigned patients during coverage periods, coordinating care transitions, monitoring utilization, and communicating with patients, families, teams, and external agencies. Care is delivered independently and within an interdisciplinary team, with opportunities to collaborate alongside trainees across multiple disciplines.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with completion of an accredited residency in General Psychiatry. Board certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) is required. Must hold a current, unrestricted Texas medical license, DEA registration, and CPR certification. Minimum of five years' experience practicing within an interdisciplinary treatment team setting.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Summary
The Menninger Clinic is one of the nation's premier mental health care providers. We are dedicated to treating individuals with complex mental illnesses, including severe mood, personality, anxiety, and addictive disorders throughout the spectrum of inpatient to outpatient care. We are equally committed to teaching future mental health professionals and advancing mental healthcare through research. Menninger is an affiliated teaching hospital for Baylor College of Medicine. Baylor is a leading academic health science institution located within the world's largest medical center. It is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare and community service.
Job Duties
The Menninger Clinic is seeking a Float Psychiatrist to support our Psychiatry Service team. This role provides coverage for planned provider absences, including vacations and FMLA leave, ensuring continuity of care. Responsibilities include evaluating and managing assigned patients during coverage periods, coordinating care transitions, monitoring utilization, and communicating with patients, families, teams, and external agencies. Care is delivered independently and within an interdisciplinary team, with opportunities to collaborate alongside trainees across multiple disciplines.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with completion of an accredited residency in General Psychiatry. Board certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) is required. Must hold a current, unrestricted Texas medical license, DEA registration, and CPR certification. Minimum of five years' experience practicing within an interdisciplinary treatment team setting.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in activity assistant jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with one or more years of experience in a care setting
- Knowledge of activities programming for older adults or individuals with cognitive impairment
- Ability to plan, lead, and document group and one-on-one recreational activities
- Current or in-progress MEPAP or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist credential
- Basic proficiency with electronic health records and activity documentation software
- Current CPR and first aid certification or willingness to obtain before start date
Tips for Your Activity Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to program delivery
Hiring managers in senior living and rehab settings want to see specific programs you planned and ran, not just duties. List activity types, participant counts, and any measurable engagement outcomes you observed, even from volunteer or clinical work.
Earn your MEPAP or CTRS credential early
Many activity assistant postings list certification as preferred, but facilities hiring for lead or program roles increasingly treat it as required. Completing the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals signals readiness beyond basic experience and separates you from candidates without it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists activity assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your setting experience
Activity assistant work in memory care units differs sharply from independent living or acute rehab settings. Filter for openings that match where you have hands-on hours, since employers in specialized environments favor candidates who know their resident population.
Prepare scenario answers for behavioral interviews
Interviewers in this field routinely ask how you handled a resistant resident or adapted a group activity for limited mobility. Prepare two or three specific examples where you adjusted programming on the fly and describe what changed and why it worked.
Follow up with a note referencing residents
A post-interview thank-you that mentions a specific resident population or program challenge discussed in your interview stands out in this field. It signals genuine care for the work rather than a generic interest in the position.
Activity Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most activity assistants?
The companies hiring the most activity assistants right now include Benchmark Senior Living, Vinfen, and LCB Senior Living, with the largest share of openings in California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Senior living chains, nonprofit care networks, and regional rehabilitation facilities account for the majority of active postings.
How many activity assistant jobs are remote?
About 0% of activity assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or flexible arrangements include activity program coordination, training and curriculum development, and administrative scheduling roles within larger care networks.
How do you become an activity assistant?
Start by earning a high school diploma and gaining direct experience with older adults or individuals with disabilities through volunteer work, a CNA role, or a care aide position. Complete the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals to build a credential recognized across long-term care facilities. Apply to entry-level positions at assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, or adult day programs where you can build a programming portfolio alongside experienced activity directors.
Can you get hired as an activity assistant with little or no experience?
Yes, many facilities hire activity assistants with limited direct experience if you demonstrate genuine engagement with the population they serve. Volunteer hours at a senior center, a nursing home, or a disability support program carry real weight. Highlight any group facilitation, event planning, or caregiving you have done in any context, and be specific about the activities you led and who participated.
What does the activity assistant interview process look like?
Most activity assistant interviews run one to two rounds and are led by the activity director or director of care services. Expect a mix of scenario questions about handling resistant participants, adapting activities for physical or cognitive limitations, and documenting resident engagement. Some facilities ask you to demonstrate or describe a sample group activity. Background checks and health screenings are standard before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to activity assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to activity assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your setting experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you are looking for.
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