Activities Assistant

The Arbor Company; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

EAP & Wellness resources

PTO + cash-out option

Flexible pay schedule

Growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment assistance

Emergency financial assistance

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K with employer matching

Job summary

The Arbor Company creates a warm, caring environment for residents and invites you to join as an Activities Assistant. You will develop meaningful, engaging opportunities that improve health, happiness, and overall spirit through our 6-dimensional engagement program.

You’ll connect with residents and families, use your creativity on a dynamic team, and contribute to a workplace that values respect, growth, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in roles like teacher, caregiver, nurse, or event planner.
• Experience working with seniors is preferred.
• Ability to plan engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging activities to support residents' health and spirit.
• Build meaningful connections with residents and families.
• Collaborate with team to deliver the 6-dimensional engagement program.
• Use creativity to create fun and meaningful events.

Skills

Teaching experience

Caregiving experience

Nursing/Med Tech experience

Event planning

Project coordination

Job description

Are you ready to love your job again?

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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