Activities Assistant

St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 15 years ago.

Job Requisition: ACTIV001852

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Week: 32 hour/week

Hiring Range: $17.00/hr. - $22.74/hr.

Below are the shift differentials based on eligible shifts worked:

• Weekday evening shift - additional 10%
• Weekday night shift - additional 15%
• Weekend day shift - additional 10%
• Weekend evening & night shifts - additional 21%

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts assessment of activity needs to meet individual treatment goals and objectives. 
• Facilitates and participates in activity-related projects and events.
• Keeps treatment area clean, safe, and organized. 
• Performs clerical tasks as assigned. 

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED or three (3) years of relevant experience required.

Work Experience:

• None