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Johns Hopkins Health System·Sibley Memorial Hospital · Washington, DC

ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT - Memory Care

Full timeMon–Sun · Days
iPosting details
ScheduleDays · Full time
EducationHS diploma/GED · Associate degree preferred
SourceJohns Hopkins Health System · posted Sep 29, 2026
✓Requirements
Education
✓High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree or completion of at least two years of college coursework is preferred.
Qualifications
✓Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, use of equipment and Hospital and departmental policies necessary for job performance.
✓Strong empathy and compassion for elderly residents.
✓Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with team members.
✓Ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
✓Strong communication skills with residents, families, and staff.
✓Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
✓Tech-savvy with experience in smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, and home entertainment devices.
✓Hear from our hospital president
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓Paid time off
✓Tuition assistance
✓Retirement plan
+Sibley Memorial Hospital
229beds
WashingtonDC
✓You’ll need
Education
✓High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree or completion of at least two years of college coursework is preferred.
Qualifications
✓Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, use of equipment and Hospital and departmental policies necessary for job performance.
✓Strong empathy and compassion for elderly residents.
✓Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with team members.
✓Ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
✓Strong communication skills with residents, families, and staff.
✓Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
✓Tech-savvy with experience in smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, and home entertainment devices.
✓Hear from our hospital president
+Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offTuition assistanceRetirement plan
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About the role

Develop and implement person-centered programs, fostering engagement and independence. Familiarity with recreational therapy practices is advantageous.

What you’ll do
Develop and implement person-centeredDevelop and implement person-centered programs, fostering engagement and independence
Familiarity with recreational therapyFamiliarity with recreational therapy practices is advantageous
Create and manage weeklyCreate and manage weekly and monthly activity programs that are engaging and promote independence
Evaluate therapeutic programs toEvaluate therapeutic programs to ensure they reflect residents' backgrounds, participation, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity, and related skills
Provide one-to-one activities forProvide one-to-one activities for residents who are uncomfortable participating in group activities