Activities Assistant

Deercreekseniorliving; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Activities Assistant to support resident engagement and enrichment.

You will collaborate with the Activities Director to create a dynamic calendar for all care levels, lead activities, and encourage participation. Join a team that values energy, creativity, empathy, and teamwork to enhance residents' quality of life through meaningful daily programs.

Qualifications

• Energetic, personable, and enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skills.
• Creative and imaginative in developing engaging activities.
• Effective oral and written communication abilities.
• Empathetic listener capable of motivating and positively influencing residents.
• Knowledge of the physical and emotional aspects of aging.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the creation of a multi-faceted daily/monthly activity calendar suitable for all care levels.
• Assist the Activities Director in leading activities and encouraging resident participation.
• Maintain and update resident sign-up sheets, post daily calendars, and order supplies.
• Support residents who lead activities, fostering a sense of pride and leadership.
• Transport residents to functions using company vehicles when required.
• Encourage and motivate residents to engage in community projects and local events.

Skills

Energetic

Personable

Creative

Empathetic listener

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our assisted living community is seeking an Activities Assistant to support resident engagement and enrichment. The role collaborates with the Activities Director and contributes to a dynamic activity calendar that serves all care levels.

Core Values

• Celebration
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Customer Second (Employee First!)
• Ownership

Responsibilities

• Participate in the creation of a multi‑faceted daily/monthly activity calendar suitable for all care levels.
• Assist the Activities Director in leading activities and encouraging resident participation.
• Maintain and update resident sign‑up sheets, post daily calendars, and order supplies.
• Support residents who lead activities, fostering a sense of pride and leadership.
• Transport residents to functions using company vehicles when required.
• Encourage and motivate residents to engage in community projects and local events.

Qualifications

• Energetic, personable, and enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skills.
• Creative and imaginative in developing engaging activities.
• Effective oral and written communication abilities.
• Empathetic listener capable of motivating and positively influencing residents.
• Knowledge of the physical and emotional aspects of aging.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and residents.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.