Activities Assistant

The Arbor Company; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Wellness resources

Paid time off

PTO cash out

Growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Arbor Company is seeking an Activities Assistant to enrich the lives of residents through meaningful programs. You will lead engaging activities on weekend and weekday shifts and help residents build social connections.

Join a team that values growth, creativity, and compassionate care for seniors. This full-time position offers opportunities to contribute to a vibrant community and support residents’ health and happiness.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors is helpful.
• Ability to create engaging activities for residents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, empathy and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful and engaging activities for residents to Thrive and improve health and spirit.
• Support residents' overall well-being through 6‑dimensional engagement.
• Collaborate with care teams to coordinate programming and events.
• Build connections and foster a warm, inclusive community.

Skills

Teacher

Event Planner

Caregiver

Nurse

Med Tech

Project Coordinator

Job description

FT (Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue) 9am-5pm
Join The Arbor Company and discover a work family where you are treated with respect. We are recognized by our team members as a Great Place To Work® and we are honored to be one of only 20 companies on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Aging Services" list.

Are you ready to love your job again?
FT (Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue) 9am-5pm
Join The Arbor Company and discover a work family where you are treated with respect. We are recognized by our team members as a Great Place To Work® and we are honored to be one of only 20 companies on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Aging Services" list.
Arbor People feel the love every day because we provide:

• Free meal for Each Work Shift
• Employee Assistance Program – Wellness Resources for You and Your Family
• Paid Time Off for Full Time and Part Time Staff, Plus the Ability to Turn Your PTO Into Cash
• Options To Get Paid on Your Own Schedule
• Pathways For Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Access To Emergency Financial Assistance
• Access To Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K with Employer Matching Contributions

As an Activities Assistant at The Arbor Company, your work matters. Here’s why:

• You will provide meaningful and engaging opportunities for our residents to thrive and improve their overall health and spirit through our 6-dimensional engagement program.
• You will make a positive contribution to the lives of our residents and families through building deep connections.
• You can utilize your creativity and have fun at work!
• You will be a part of a dynamic team

You’ll be great on this team because you have:

• Previous experience as a Teacher, Event Planner, Caregiver, Nurse, Med Tech or Project Coordinator.
• Preferred, but not required, experience working with seniors.

Our people and our residents are at the center of our universe. We can’t wait to meet you!

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.

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