Activities Assistant

Wallick-Communities; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wallick-Communities is seeking an Activities Assistant at The Ashford on Broad in Columbus, Ohio. This full-time position involves planning and organizing activities for residents, maintaining their confidentiality, and encouraging participation. Candidates should have a high school diploma, organizational skills, and be self-motivated. Additional perks include health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive culture focused on senior living.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Previous experience in assisted living is a plus.
• Ability to motivate residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities and exercise programs for residents.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents' information.
• Report issues to the Activities Director.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Activities Assistant

Location: The Ashford on Broad

Job Type: Full‑Time

Pay Rate: $14.00/hr

Make a Difference—And Own Your Future

At Wallick Senior Living, our team understands that senior living is not just a job, but a calling. We take pride in caring for and empowering our residents as they choose to enjoy their golden years with us. With 1,000+ employees and a mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, we foster a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee‑owner plays a vital role.

A Career with Wallick Senior Living Means…

• Unique Approach to Senior Living: Our associates power Wallick’s approach to senior living that goes beyond care to ensure our residents live their best lives through meaningful activities, delicious meals and round‑time support.
• Pay‑on‑Demand: access your money as you earn it.
• Exceptional Benefit Package: Health, dental, vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting your new job, gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!
• Work‑Life Balance: Paid time off, including paid parental leave.
• Supportive Culture and Rewarding Work: A team‑oriented environment where associates make a meaningful impact by helping individuals maintain independence and quality of life.
• Resident Stories That Stay with You: From Maurine, who found an “instant family” to Evelyn, who recently celebrated her 105th birthday with us, our residents enjoy a sense of community that is created by you!
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and advancement opportunities within a company that invests in its people.
• Employee Owned, Resident Focused: As a 100% employee‑owned company, your daily work supporting our residents also contributes to your financial future by sharing in our profitability.

What You’ll Do

• Plan activities, exercise programs, events and outings for all residents.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personnel and medical file information.
• Motivate and encourage resident involvement in activities.
• Report information to the Activities Director or charge nurse of any problems with difficult or disturbed residents, family, caregivers, or staff.
• Perform administrative requirements and submit them to the Activities Director.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED desirable.
• Previous experience working at an assisted living community a plus.
• Must be organized and self‑motivated.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers, residents and family members.
• Must be proficient using Microsoft Office.
• Make routine decisions requiring minimal judgment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Wallick’s Mission & Values

At Wallick Communities, we believe in opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope for our residents, associates, and community. Our core values guide everything we do:

• Care – We show compassion and respect for everyone.
• Character – We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
• Collaboration – We work together to achieve more.

At Wallick, we celebrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEI+B) in our workplace and communities, creating an environment where associates feel welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to the great work they do every day.

For nearly 60 years, it has been at the core of our organization’s culture that all Wallick associates come to a safe and inclusive place to work. Wallick does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors.

*Employment is contingent upon passing a pre‑employment background check and drug screen.