Activities Assistant

Arbor-Terrace-Exton; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

EAP for family

PTO with cash out

Flexible pay options

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Emergency financial aid

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

The Arbor Company is seeking Part-Time and Full-Time Activities Assistants to bring joy to seniors and create meaningful moments through engaging activities, events, and one-on-one connections. You will work with residents, including those living with dementia, in a supportive team.

Starting at $18.00/hour with alternating weekends, you’ll enjoy flexible scheduling, paid time off for all staff, and opportunities for growth in a caring, senior-living environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with seniors in activities, recreation, education, caregiving, or customer service is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working with older adults, including those living with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead fun, interactive activities, events, games, crafts, music, fitness, and outings.
• Build genuine relationships with residents and encourage participation.
• Support residents with varying cognitive abilities, including those living with dementia.
• Help create memorable experiences that promote purpose, independence, and joy.
• Work as part of a compassionate team dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors.

Skills

Friendly communication

People skills

Engaging activities

Dementia awareness

Job description

Part-Time & Full-Time Activities Assistant

Starting at $18.00/hour
Includes alternating weekends

Do you have a passion for bringing joy to others? Are you creative, energetic, and looking for a career where every day makes a difference? Join The Arbor Company and help create meaningful moments for seniors through engaging activities, events, and one-on-one connections.

We're seeking Part-Time and Full-Time Activities Assistants to join our team. Candidates must be comfortable working with older adults, including residents living with various stages of dementia. Experience in senior living, recreation, activities, education, caregiving, or customer service is preferred but not required.

Why You'll Love Working at The Arbor Company

We are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® and one of Fortune Magazine's Best Workplaces in Aging Services.

Our team members enjoy:

• Free meal with every shift

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

• Competitive pay starting at $18.00/hour

• Paid Time Off for full-time and part-time team members, plus the ability to cash out PTO

• Flexible pay options—get paid on your schedule

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Assistance

• Emergency Financial Assistance

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with employer matching

What You'll Do

As an Activities Assistant, you'll help make every day exciting and meaningful by:

• Planning and leading fun, interactive activities, events, games, crafts, music, fitness, and outings.

• Building genuine relationships with residents and encouraging participation.

• Supporting residents with varying cognitive abilities, including those living with dementia.

• Helping create memorable experiences that promote purpose, independence, and joy.

• Working as part of a compassionate team dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Is friendly, outgoing, and enjoys connecting with people.

• Has a positive attitude and brings enthusiasm to every day.

• Is comfortable working with older adults, including those with dementia.

• Can work alternating weekends.

• Has experience in activities, recreation, education, caregiving, event planning, hospitality, customer service, or healthcare (preferred).

Whether you've worked as a Teacher, Activity Coordinator, Recreation Assistant, Caregiver, CNA, Med Tech, Event Planner, or in Hospitality, we'd love to meet you!

If you're looking for more than just a job—and want to make a real difference every day,we'd love to welcome you to The Arbor family.

The Arbor Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Arbor8