Activities & Lifestyle Assistant
Help Bring the Prime Lifestyle to Life!
Prime Independent Living is seeking a creative, energetic, and people-focused Activities & Lifestyle Assistant to help bring engaging programs, events, and experiences to life for our residents.
As Activities & Lifestyle Assistant, you'll work alongside our Activities & Lifestyle Director to create a vibrant community where residents can connect, stay active, pursue their interests, and enjoy life to the fullest. From assisting with daily activities and special events to supporting outings, celebrations, and wellness programs, you'll help create the meaningful moments that define the Prime lifestyle.
If you're passionate about bringing people together, creating memorable experiences, and making a positive impact every day, we'd love to meet you!
What You'll Do
Bring Lifestyle Experiences to Life
- Assist with implementing a dynamic calendar of activities, events, educational programs, wellness opportunities, and social experiences.
- Lead and support daily activities that reflect the interests, preferences, and passions of residents.
- Build meaningful relationships with residents and encourage participation in community programs.
- Help create a welcoming, inclusive, and resident-centered environment where everyone feels connected and involved.
Support Events & Community Celebrations
- Assist with planning, preparing, and hosting special events, themed celebrations, holiday programs, entertainment, and community gatherings.
- Help coordinate resident outings, local excursions, and special experiences both on and off campus.
- Support visiting entertainers, volunteers, and community partners during scheduled programs.
- Collaborate with team members across departments to create memorable experiences throughout the year.
Encourage Wellness & Lifelong Engagement
- Facilitate activities that support physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
- Encourage resident participation in wellness programs, recreational activities, and social opportunities.
- Assist with religious services, educational presentations, volunteer opportunities, and community involvement.
- Help ensure activities are welcoming, accessible, and reflective of residents' diverse interests and abilities.
Support Communication & Program Promotion
- Assist with preparing and distributing monthly activity calendars, newsletters, and promotional materials.
- Help promote upcoming events through community communication channels, digital displays, printed materials, and personal resident outreach.
- Keep residents informed and excited about upcoming programs and opportunities.
- Track attendance, gather resident feedback, and share ideas for enhancing programming.
Teamwork & Community Collaboration
- Work closely with the Activities & Lifestyle Director to execute daily programming and special initiatives.
- Assist volunteers and community partners participating in resident activities.
- Collaborate with community team members to support resident satisfaction and a positive community culture.
- Welcome prospective residents and families during community events and assist with tours as needed.
- Support additional community projects and initiatives as assigned.
Transportation & Resident Support
- Assist with transportation arrangements for resident outings and scheduled activities.
- Drive community vehicles for scheduled events and excursions as needed.
- Provide assistance to residents during outings, activities, and special events to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
- Serve as a friendly, helpful resource for residents, families, guests, and fellow team members.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in activities, recreation, hospitality, event planning, senior living, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with older adults is a plus.
- Friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine passion for helping others.
- Creativity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to bring fresh ideas to resident programming.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable engaging with groups, leading activities, and encouraging resident participation.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, calendars, and communication tools.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
- Successful completion of background screening and drug testing requirements.
Why Prime?
At Prime Independent Living, we're creating communities where older adults can live well, live fully, and enjoy meaningful experiences every day. Our team members play a vital role in making that vision a reality.
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference, build relationships, and be part of something special, we'd love to meet you!