Activities Assistant

Deercreekseniorliving; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking an Activities Assistant to join a dedicated team focused on enriching residents' lives. You will help the Activities Director develop a dynamic daily and monthly calendar that supports participation across all care levels.

You will lead activities, promote engagement, assist residents who lead events, handle calendar postings and supply orders, and provide transportation when needed, creating a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative.
• Clear communicator with strong oral and written language skills.
• Empathetic listener who can motivate residents.
• Understanding of the physical and emotional aspects of aging.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining a multi-faceted daily/monthly activities calendar for all care levels.
• Lead activities, conduct programs in a timely manner, and promote resident participation.
• Encourage residents to engage in activities and community events.
• Support residents who lead activities, fostering pride and ownership.
• Perform administrative tasks: posting calendars, updating sign-up sheets, ordering supplies.
• Provide transportation for residents to functions using company vehicles, when applicable.
• Plan and implement activities that meet residents' interests.
• Maintain a welcoming environment by listening to residents and staff and communicating directions.

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our senior living community is currently seeking an Activities Assistant to join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the lives of residents, their families, and the community. The role supports the Activities Director in developing a comprehensive daily/monthly calendar that encourages resident individuality, participation, and leadership across all care levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activities Director in creating and maintaining a multi‑faceted daily/monthly activities calendar appropriate for all care levels.
• Lead activities, conduct programs in a timely manner, and actively promote resident participation.
• Encourage and motivate residents to engage in a variety of activities and community events.
• Support residents who lead activities, fostering pride and ownership.
• Perform designated administrative tasks such as posting daily calendars, updating resident sign‑up sheets, and ordering supplies.
• Provide transportation for residents to functions using company vehicles, when applicable.
• Assist in planning and implementing activities that meet the interests of all residents.
• Maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment by listening to residents and staff, and effectively communicating directions and intentions.

Critical Success Factors

• Energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative, and imaginative.
• Clear communicator with strong oral and written language skills.
• Effective empathetic listener who can motivate and positively influence residents.
• Understanding of the physical and emotional aspects of aging.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications and work record.