Activities Assistant

Burnham Nationwide, Inc.; Rosemary Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community as a Community Life Associate, enriching the lives of seniors through engaging programs and meaningful interactions. With a strong focus on wellness and creativity, you will help enhance resident experiences. We're seeking passionate individuals ready to make an impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Holiday pay

Training and continuing education

Comprehensive onboarding program

Coaching and mentoring

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in resident programming preferred.
• Able to drive a 12-passenger van with a handicap lift.
• Experience in short-term and long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute well-rounded programs for residents.
• Support wellness-centered programs and promote resident health.
• Deliver extraordinary services and foster relationships with residents.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Creativity

Empathy

Education

Degree in therapeutic recreation or related field

Job description

At Watermark Retirement Communities, we've been a trusted leader in senior living for over 30 years, driven by our commitment to building an innovative, compassionate culture for residents and associates. When you step into one of our communities, you’ll immediately feel the difference—a genuine atmosphere of connection, care, and belonging. We call it "Creating Ripples."

Join our forward-thinking team where every day you’re empowered to slow down, find purpose in each moment, and make meaningful impacts that ripple across lives. At Watermark, we celebrate life, stories, and the incredible human connections that make us stronger together. We take pride in our talented, compassionate associates and value the unique contributions each person brings. Be part of something bigger—help us shape culture, one story at a time.

Our Community Life Associate role at Watermark involves much more than the title suggests. Our team comes from diverse backgrounds including theater, art, music, fitness, education, event planning, and recreation. We seek talented individuals who can plan and execute well-rounded programs that enable our residents to thrive, regardless of circumstances. We are dedicated to resident health and well-being and want our ideal candidate to support a wellness-centered program. We value working with people who take pride in their work and believe that providing comprehensive community life programs benefits our residents and helps them continue to thrive.

Does that sound like you?

We are looking for individuals who want to make a positive impact and represent our operating principles. Your job should bring a sense of accomplishment, joy, and gratification. We can provide that for you! Our community life associates will have the opportunity to deliver extraordinary services and develop meaningful relationships with residents.

If you have a passion for working with seniors and experience as a community life associate, we look forward to meeting you!

Job Requirements

• 2 years’ experience in preparing and implementing activities preferred
• Able to drive a 12-passenger van with a handicap lift
• Experience working in short-term and long-term care preferred
• Able to work weekends and holidays
• Degree in therapeutic recreation or related field a plus
• 2-4 years’ experience in resident programming preferred
• Passion for seniors
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literate

What we can provide for you:

• Excellent Benefits
• Holiday pay
• Training and continuing education
• Comprehensive onboarding program
• Coaching and mentoring

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity in all its manifestations, including Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression.

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc., is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the property of Watermark, and no fee will be paid if the candidate is hired through such means.