Activities Assistant

Avista Senior Living, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assisted living community in Mesa, AZ is seeking a dynamic Activity Assistant. This full-time role requires weekend availability and involves maintaining resident-centered activities, ensuring compliance with care standards, and collaborating with the team. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, along with experience in senior living environments.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Qualifications

• One year of experience in senior living communities preferred.
• Ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a balanced, resident-centered activity program.
• Ensure compliance with all laws and quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Mesa, AZ

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Activities

Description

The Summit at Sunland Springs, a beautiful assisted living and memory care community in Mesa, AZ, is seeking a dynamic and creative team member to join as an ACTIVITY ASSISTANT.

This position is FULL TIME and requires weekend availability, working Friday through Monday.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a balanced, resident-centered activity program for the community
• Review, read, notate, and initialize the Daily Log and Department Log to document pertinent information, resident’s physical and behavioral changes, and activities
• Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of the QA (Quality Assurance) process and standards related to enriching resident activities; collaborate with the team to ensure quality care and service delivery
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local laws, regulations, and quality standards for resident care and services
• Participate actively as a team member, working toward team goals

Qualifications

• One (1) year of job-related experience in senior living communities preferred
• Ability to lead activities and motivate volunteers and staff for social events and activities
• Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of facilitating small group presentations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to make responsible decisions in residents' best interests
• Ability to work semi-independently following community procedures and guidelines
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook)