Activities Assistant

The Claiborne at West Cobb; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Free meals

Referral bonus

Full benefits

Job summary

The Claiborne at West Cobb is seeking a compassionate Life Enrichment Assistant to help create engaging programs and meaningful daily experiences for our residents in Marietta, GA.

You will assist in planning and leading activities, support resident participation, prepare spaces, and document participation. Work with the Life Enrichment Director to promote physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being.

This role offers growth within senior living, with evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Experience in senior living, recreation, hospitality, or customer service is preferred.
• Positive, energetic demeanor and flexible schedule are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and leading group activities, events, and outings.
• Support resident participation and encourage engagement.
• Help prepare activity spaces and materials.
• Document participation and assist with reporting as needed.
• Build positive relationships with residents and families.
• Partner with other departments to support community-wide events.
• Maintain a safe and welcoming activity environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Positive demeanor

Group activity leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Claiborne at West Cobb, a Claiborne Senior Living community, is seeking a compassionate and energetic Life Enrichment Assistant to help create engaging programs and meaningful daily experiences for our residents.

In senior living, life enrichment is about more than activities — it’s about connection, purpose, and building community. This role supports the Life Enrichment Director in delivering programs that promote physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being.

If you take ownership of showing up with positivity, act with integrity in your interactions, remain focused on resident engagement, and believe our culture matters, we’d love to meet you.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make a daily difference in residents’ lives
• Help create fun, engaging, and meaningful experiences
• Work in a supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to grow within senior living leadership

What You’ll Do

• Assist in planning and leading group activities, events, and outings
• Support resident participation and encourage engagement
• Help prepare activity spaces and materials
• Document participation and assist with reporting as needed
• Build positive relationships with residents and families
• Partner with other departments to support community-wide events
• Maintain a safe and welcoming activity environment

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in senior living, recreation, hospitality, or customer service preferred
• Positive, energetic, and compassionate demeanor
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead small group activities with confidence
• Organized and dependable with strong follow-through
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Double time pay on major holidays
• Free employee meals
• Up to $1,000 employee referral bonus (no limit)
• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, disability, and EAP

Claiborne Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.