Activities Assistant / Memory Care Activities Assistant

The Ivy of McKinney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ivy of McKinney is seeking a Part-Time Activities Assistant to join our onsite team on weekends. You will plan and lead activities that promote social connection, cognitive stimulation, physical activity, and emotional well-being for residents in memory care and senior living settings.

We value compassion, creativity, and energy in a role that supports daily life enrichment and resident engagement. If you enjoy working with older adults and thrive in a supportive team, this is a great fit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with seniors preferred, especially memory care, assisted living, or senior living.
• Creative, patient, and compassionate approach.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stay active throughout the day.
• Ability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and leading daily activities for residents
• Support games, crafts, music, events, and wellness programs
• Encourage resident participation and engagement
• Adapt activities for seniors with memory loss or cognitive impairment
• Set up and clean up activity spaces and supplies
• Work closely with staff to create meaningful resident experiences

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Patience

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join The Ivy of McKinney as a Part-Time Activities Assistant (weekends only) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors every day. In this onsite role, you will help create a positive, engaging, and supportive environment for residents by planning and leading activities that promote social connection, cognitive stimulation, physical activity, and emotional well-being.

We are looking for a compassionate, creative, and energetic team member who enjoys working with older adults, especially in a memory care or senior living setting. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in activities, life enrichment, resident engagement, dementia care, assisted living, or senior care careers.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and leading daily activities for residents
• Support games, crafts, music, events, and wellness programs
• Encourage resident participation and engagement
• Adapt activities for seniors with memory loss or cognitive impairment
• Set up and clean up activity spaces and supplies
• Work closely with staff to create meaningful resident experiences

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with seniors preferred, especially in memory care, assisted living, or senior living
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative, patient, and compassionate approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stay active throughout the day
• Ability to work weekends