Activities Assistant

Sonida Senior Living; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

PTO Day One

Paid training

Insurance coverage

401(k) match

Employee assistance

Dependent Care FSAs

Education opportunities

Referral programs

Tech enhancements

Job summary

Brookridge Heights Assisted Living & Memory Care in Marquette, MI is seeking an Activities Assistant to bring life enrichment to residents. You’ll plan and support engaging activities, games, music, crafts, and outings that reflect residents’ interests and abilities.

You’ll work with a caring Life Enrichment team to create a welcoming, inclusive environment, encourage social connection, and help residents pursue hobbies while upholding dignity and personal choice.

Qualifications

• Positive, energetic, and engaging personality.
• Enjoys working with seniors and making a difference.
• Creative and enjoys bringing people together.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Dependable, compassionate, and supportive team member.
• Respects residents' individuality and choices.
• Enthusiasm, patience, and a caring attitude daily.
• Experience in activities, recreation, or senior living preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist group activities, events, games, crafts, music, and celebrations.
• Spend one-on-one time with residents to encourage engagement.
• Help residents pursue hobbies and activities they enjoy.
• Create a welcoming, fun, and inclusive environment.
• Encourage independence and respect personal choices.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, staff.
• Assist with setup, coordination, and cleanup of activities.
• Observe residents and communicate needs or concerns.
• Ensure residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Follow company policies and safety guidelines.
• Participate in required training and education programs.

Skills

Energetic personality

Engaging

Creative

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Resident respect

Job description

Bring Joy, Connection, and Purpose to Every Day!
Join the team at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living & Memory Care, a Sonida Senior Living community in Marquette, MI!
Do you enjoy making people smile? Are you creative, energetic, compassionate, and looking for a career where you can truly make a difference?
As an Activities Assistant, you'll help create meaningful experiences, fun activities, and opportunities for connection for our residents. From games and celebrations to music, crafts, outings, and one-on-one interactions, every day brings an opportunity to brighten someone's day.
If you love working with people and want a job where your energy, creativity, and compassion can make a real impact, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Love About Working Here

• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive pay
• PTO available starting on Day One
• Paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance*
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational and learning opportunities
• Paid Team Member and Resident referral programs
• Innovative technology designed to support our team and enhance resident care

What You'll Do

As an Activities Assistant, you'll help bring our Life Enrichment program to life! You'll support activities and experiences designed around the interests, abilities, and preferences of the residents we serve.

Your Responsibilities May Include

• Assisting with group activities, events, games, crafts, music, celebrations, and other recreational programs
• Spending one-on-one time with residents to encourage engagement and connection
• Supporting residents in pursuing hobbies, interests, and activities they enjoy
• Helping create a welcoming, fun, and inclusive environment
• Encouraging resident independence and honoring individual preferences and choices
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, team members, and visitors
• Assisting with the setup, coordination, and cleanup of activities and events
• Observing residents and communicating needs, concerns, or changes appropriately
• Helping ensure residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion at all times
• Following company policies, safety procedures, and applicable state and federal guidelines
• Participating in required training and educational programs

What We're Looking For

The Ideal Candidate Is Someone Who

• Has a positive, energetic, and engaging personality
• Enjoys working with seniors and making a difference in their day
• Is creative and enjoys finding new ways to bring people together
• Has strong communication and customer service skills
• Is dependable, compassionate, and a supportive team member
• Respects each resident's individuality, preferences, and right to make personal choices
• Can bring enthusiasm, patience, and a caring attitude to work every day
• Has previous experience with activities, recreation, customer service, or senior living (preferred, but not required)

Why Brookridge Heights?

At Brookridge Heights, you'll have the opportunity to do more than just plan activities—you'll help create moments that matter.

A favorite song, a friendly conversation, a game with friends, or an opportunity to try something new can bring joy and connection to someone's day. As part of our Life Enrichment team, you'll play an important role in helping residents live meaningful, engaging, and fulfilling lives.

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Scheduling eligibility may vary based on location.