Activities Assistant - Healthcare

Senior Living Communities; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Homestead Hills is seeking an Activities Assistant-Life Enrichment Leader to plan, market, and lead spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional events for residents in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. This role requires creativity and enthusiasm for working with seniors, with Memory Care experience or CNA certification considered advantageous.

The position supports a Life Enrichment program focused on meaningful interactions and growth, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Able to communicate clearly with residents and families.
• Willingness to work a weekend rotation and participate in in‑service training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programs for residents.
• Engage residents through formal activities and informal interactions.
• Gauges resident interests and updates a diverse calendar of activities.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Weekend availability

Education

CPR AED certification

Activities certification desired

Recreation Therapy degree desired

Job description

At Homestead Hills, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work®- and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day. We're looking for a full-time Activities Assistant-Life Enrichment Leader. This individual will plan & execute activities for residents in Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing. Being creative & enjoying working with seniors is a must! Memory Care experience & CNA certification is a plus!

At Homestead Hills, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work®—and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

Why Choose Homestead Hills?

• A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
• Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

We’re looking for an Activities Assistant/Life Enrichment Leader:

Creates, markets, and leads spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional events and programs to foster a Weller lifestyle tailored to the needs and interests of a diverse resident population. Sets a leadership example for others to follow by empowering older adults in independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing environments to live life to the fullest.

Life Enrichment Leaders work as part of a weekend rotation.

We can help advance your career by utilizing our Elevate educational scholarship program. Obtain your Activity Director’s Certification while working with us!

Essential Functions:

• Engages residents in Weller Life opportunities through formal activities and informal interactions.
• Plans and facilitates spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming for residents that is consistent with SLC standards and focused on residents’ unique needs and interests.
• Continuously gauges resident’s interests, hobbies, preferences, curiosities and needs; creates and continuously updates a diverse and stimulating menu of programming activities and events accordingly.
• Seeks out and fosters partnerships with local organizations, non‑profit groups, educational institutions, and others to identify opportunities for residents to share their talents through volunteerism and to bring outside talents into the community.
• Creates and publishes a variety of professional written communications to promote programs, educate residents and families, and share examples of Weller Life in the community.
• Monitors resident participation in programs to evaluate their appeal and increase participation; adjusts calendar or events accordingly.
• Stays abreast of active aging and generational trends in order to continuously enhance Weller Life initiatives; shares relevant information with peers and community staff to increase awareness and support professional development.
• Shares successful activity blueprints with team residents and participates in best practices calls.
• Partners with team, residents and home office staff to deliver engaging and informative orientation and in‑service training programs.
• May participate in award winning WAVES pool program.
• May run family support groups.
• Participates and attends all in‑service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Enters assessments into company software as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• May be required to stand, walk, and reach.
• An individual in this position is often required to read, write, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and/or hear.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 25 lbs.
• Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability unless the associate can be given duties that minimize the likelihood of transmission.
• May be exposed to minimal to moderate noise and exposure to blood and/or body fluids. Also may experience traumatic situations including psychiatric and deceased residents.

Travel:

Local and out of state travel, including overnight stays, may be required from time to time to attend conferences, training, meetings, and professional development programs.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• CPR and AED certification required (must be attained in first 60 days of Employment).
• Activities certification desired.
• Four‑year college or university degree in Recreation Therapy or similar field desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.