Activities Assistant

Arbor Company; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Wellness resources

Paid time off

PTO cash out

Flexible pay options

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Emergency financial assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

The Arbor at Willistown – West Chester, PA is hiring an Activities Assistant (Full-Time) at $18.00 per hour. The role supports Memory Care or Personal Care neighborhoods and runs Tue–Sat from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM for 35 hours per week.

Join The Arbor Company to plan engaging daily programs that keep residents active, connected, and fulfilled. We offer a Great Place To Work recognition and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in activities, recreation, education, event planning, customer service, hospitality, caregiving, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead daily programs promoting physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual well-being.
• Create meaningful moments for residents through games, music, fitness, crafts, celebrations, outings, and special events.
• Build genuine relationships with residents and their families, making every day brighter.
• Adapt activities to meet the unique interests and abilities of each resident.
• Collaborate with the community team to deliver Arbor's exceptional resident experience.
• Bring creativity, enthusiasm, and fun to work every day.

Skills

Activity planning

Event planning

Communication

Hospitality

Organizational skills

Job description

Activities Assistant (Full-Time)

The Arbor at Willistown – West Chester, PA

$18.00 per hour

Full-Time | 35 Hours per Week

Tuesday–Saturday | 9:30 AM–5:00 PM

Bring Joy, Purpose, and Connection to Every Day

Do you love planning events, getting creative, and making people smile? As an Activities Assistant at The Arbor Company, you'll create engaging experiences that help our residents stay active, connected, and fulfilled. This position will support either our Memory Care or Personal Care neighborhood, depending on community needs.

Every day is different—and every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

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 as a Great Place To Work® and 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:

• $18.00 per hour
• Free meal each work shift
• Employee Assistance Program – Wellness Resources for You and Your Family
• Paid Time Off for Full-Time and Part-Time Team Members, plus the ability to turn your PTO into cash
• Options to get paid on your own schedule
• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Access to Emergency Financial Assistance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching

As an Activities Assistant, your work matters. Here’s why:

• You’ll plan and lead engaging daily programs that promote physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual well-being.
• You’ll create meaningful moments for residents through games, music, fitness, crafts, celebrations, outings, and special events.
• You’ll build genuine relationships with residents and their families, making every day brighter.
• You’ll encourage participation while adapting activities to meet the unique interests and abilities of each resident.
• You’ll collaborate with the community team to deliver Arbor's exceptional resident experience.
• You’ll bring creativity, enthusiasm, and fun to work every day.

You’ll be great on this team because you have:

• A positive, energetic, and compassionate personality.
• Experience in activities, recreation, education, event planning, customer service, hospitality, caregiving, or a related field.
• Experience working with older adults is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A passion for enriching the lives of others and creating memorable experiences.

At The Arbor Company, our residents and team members are at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day, we'd love 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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