Activities Assistant

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 an impact.

Position Type: Full‑Time, benefits eligible.
Shifts: Full‑Time with occasional weekends as needed.
Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Wage Range: $19 – $20.17 per hour (depending on experience).
Location: 310 Park Ln, Buffalo, MN 55313.

• Encourage, support, and assist residents with activities.
• Interact and assist residents one‑to‑one 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.

• Prior experience in a 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 the ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understood.

• 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.

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, and has also been honored with the 2025 Customer Experience Award. 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 https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

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