Activities Assistant - Life Enrichment Assistant- Full Time

Foundry Commercial; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (FT

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Growth & Advancement Opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Spring Arbor Senior Living is seeking an energetic Activities Assistant to support Rosewood Village – Greenbrier in Charlottesville, VA. The role focuses on planning engaging programs, fostering resident connections, and creating a welcoming environment for older adults who benefit from meaningful activities.

You will assist the Lifestyle Director with a full-time schedule, lead events, and help coordinate transportation and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old or 21+ to drive the company bus.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license or CDL for the state of operation.
• Must have high energy and enthusiasm, decision making, problem solving, planning/organization, and rapport building skills.
• Must pass a positive criminal background screening.
• Must have an acceptable DMV record; record checked annually.
• The community is a drug-free workplace; adherence to policy is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lifestyle Director in conducting and coordinating scheduled activities seven days a week for all residents.
• Prepare monthly Lifestyle calendar, post it, and distribute to residents.
• Facilitate monthly resident council meetings and other resident meetings as directed.
• Coordinate contact with community groups and volunteers to support Lifestyle programs and activities.
• Assist in scheduling transportation for residents and be prepared to drive property vehicles as needed.
• Assess residents’ social and lifestyle activity preferences and tailor programs accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support active, engaging programs for seniors.

Skills

High energy

Decision making

Problem solving

Planning & Organization

Rapport building

Driver’s license

Background screening

Job description

Activities Assistant / Life Enrichment Assistant

Rosewood Village – Greenbrier

500 Greenbrier Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Now under NEW Management by Spring Arbor Senior Living

Competitive Pay $17.00/hr - $19.00/hr(based on experience)

Same Day Pay available through Dayforce Wallet

Position & Schedule

Full-Time | Activities Assistant

Daytime Schedule

Every Other Weekend Required

Rosewood Village – Greenbrier is hiring a creative and energetic Activities Assistant / Life Enrichment Assistant to support our Assisted Living community. If you’re searching for an activities assistant job in Charlottesville, life enrichment assistant position, recreation assistant role, senior living activities job, activity aide opportunity, or assisted living programming role, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

As an Activities Assistant, you’ll help plan and lead engaging programs including social events, games, fitness activities, music, crafts, and special community events. You’ll build positive relationships with residents, encourage participation, and help create a vibrant, welcoming environment where residents feel connected and valued.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in senior living activities, recreation therapy, event planning, hospitality, education, childcare, or community programming who enjoy working with older adults and bringing energy and creativity to their work.

Spring Arbor Benefits

• Same Day Pay through Dayforce Wallet


• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (FT eligible)


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Immediate Vesting


• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay


• Growth & Advancement Opportunities


• Supportive, team-focused leadership

At Rosewood Village – Greenbrier, this isn’t just an activities job — it’s an opportunity to bring joy, connection, and purpose to the residents we serve.

The primary responsibility of the Lifestyle Assistant is to assist the Lifestyle Director in providing a full-time social and activity program at the Community for all residents and families. Encouraging resident socialization, improving daily living skills, expanding personal interests, increasing physical activity and education. Making every effort to maintain and expand the lifestyle of all the residents.

Areas of Responsibility

• Assist the Lifestyle Director in conducting and coordinating scheduled activities seven days a week for all the residents at the Community.


• Assist in preparing the monthly Lifestyle calendar, posting the calendar, and distributing it to all residents.


• Facilitate and support monthly resident council meetings and other resident meetings as directed by the Lifestyle Director.


• Assist the Lifestyle Director in contacting appropriate community groups and volunteers to perform specific activities and to assist in the Lifestyle programs.


• Assist in scheduling transportation for residents.


• Be prepared to drive the property vehicles on an as needed basis.


• Assessing residents’ social and lifestyle activity preferences.


• Other job duties assigned – see full job description.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or 21 to drive the company bus.


• Must possess a valid driver’s license or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for the state where the vehicle is operated.


• Must possess high energy/enthusiasm, decision making, problem solving, planning/organization, and rapport building skills.


• Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.


• Must have an acceptable Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) record; the record must be checked annually.


• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of related experience at an independent living, assisted living, or senior nursing facility preferred.


• Appropriate CDL license preferred.