Activities Assistant

Oakdale Senior Alliance; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

Creative work atmosphere

Job summary

Martha Franks Retirement Community in Laurens, SC is seeking an energetic Activities Assistant to join our Life Enrichment team. You will plan, lead, and adapt recreational, social, educational, and spiritual activities to engage residents and enrich their daily experiences.

The role requires creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a genuine love for seniors. You will lead group events, provide one-on-one visits, assist with outings, and ensure activity spaces are prepared and clean,

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in senior living, long-term care, or recreation preferred.
• Outgoing personality and a passion for working with seniors a must.
• CPR/First Aid certification a plus; valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead group activities, social gatherings, games, crafts, music sessions, exercise groups, and events tailored to residents.
• Provide meaningful one‑on‑one visits and sensory activities for residents who prefer or require room‑bound engagement.
• Assist with escorting residents on outings, shopping trips, and local events; drive the community van/bus if qualified.
• Set up activity spaces, gather supplies, and ensure areas are clean and organized after events.
• Maintain attendance logs, track resident participation, and contribute ideas at activity planning meetings.

Skills

High energy

Creative spirit

Interpersonal skills

Musical talents

Artistic talents

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Activities Assistant

Location: Martha Franks Retirement Community - Laurens, SC

Department: Life Enrichment / Activities

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Martha Franks Retirement Community & Oakdale Seniors Alliance

Martha Franks Retirement Community is located in historic Laurens, SC, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care across independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing/rehabilitation.

Martha Franks Retirement Community is owned and managed by Oakdale Seniors Alliance. Under Oakdale Seniors Alliance leadership, we foster a vibrant, engaging community culture that values our life enrichment staff and prioritizes the social, emotional, and physical well-being of our residents.

Position Overview

We are seeking an energetic, creative, and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our Life Enrichment team!

In this role, you will assist in planning, organizing, and leading a variety of engaging recreational, social, educational, and spiritual activities for our residents. If you love bringing joy, laughter, and meaningful connection to the lives of senior adults, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Activity Execution: Lead group activities, social gatherings, games, crafts, music sessions, exercise groups, and special events tailored to residents' interests and abilities.

• One-on-One Engagement: Provide meaningful individual visits and sensory stimulation activities for residents who prefer or require room-bound engagement.

• Outings & Transportation: Assist with escorting residents on community outings, shopping trips, and local events (driving the community van/bus if qualified).

• Setup & Cleanup: Prepare activity spaces, gather supplies, set up equipment prior to events, and ensure areas are clean and organized afterward.

• Documentation & Input: Maintain attendance logs, track resident participation, and share ideas during activity planning meetings to keep our programming fresh and exciting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

• Experience: Previous experience working in senior living, long-term care, or recreation therapy is preferred, but an outgoing personality and a passion for working with seniors are most important!

• Skills: High energy, creative spirit, strong interpersonal skills, musical or artistic talents are a plus, and basic computer skills for event planning and scheduling.

• Certifications: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record preferred (for resident transportation); CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive starting pay

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time eligible employees)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan

• A fun, uplifting, and creative work atmosphere supported by Oakdale Seniors Alliance leadership