Activities Assistant- Senior Living

Lakewood Ranch; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Associate Wellness Program

Job summary

Inspired Living in Bradenton, FL, is seeking a Resident Experience Coordinator to craft engaging activities and connect residents with meaningful experiences. You will design monthly calendars around intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual interests and coordinate outings with local partners.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in assisted living, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for creating joyful, inclusive environments for older adults.

Qualifications

• Leadership or management experience
• 3+ years of assisted living or senior living experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Creative, energetic, and comfortable taking the lead
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple activities and events
• Comfortable working with residents with different abilities, interests, and personalities

Responsibilities

• Get to know each resident and discover their interests, passions, preferences, and goals
• Welcome new residents to the community and introduce them to all the fun and opportunities our Resident Experience program offers
• Create and lead a monthly calendar of engaging activities and events designed around residents' intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual interests
• Coordinate daily activities, entertainment, celebrations, and special events that residents genuinely want to attend
• Build relationships with local entertainers, vendors, organizations, and community partners
• Coordinate resident outings, including local adventures, sightseeing, special destinations, and scheduled transportation needs
• Partner with Sales & Marketing to create memorable quarterly events that showcase our community and celebrate our residents
• Promote activities throughout the community and find creative ways to increase participation
• Manage the activities budget and make thoughtful decisions about supplies, entertainment, and events
• Help create an atmosphere where residents feel included, connected, and excited about what's next!
• Lead by example, support your teammates, and help create a positive community culture

Skills

Leadership

Assisted living experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Event planning

Office software

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Business, Recreation, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Inspired Living, we believe life should be filled with purpose, connection, and plenty of reasons to smile. Our Resident Experience Coordinator brings that philosophy to life by creating engaging experiences that help residents connect, explore, laugh, learn, and thrive. We are currently hiring for our Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch community located in Bradenton, FL.

What You'll Do

• Get to know each resident and discover their interests, passions, preferences, and goals.
• Welcome new residents to the community and introduce them to all the fun and opportunities our Resident Experience program offers.
• Create and lead a monthly calendar of engaging activities and events designed around residents' intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual interests.
• Coordinate daily activities, entertainment, celebrations, and special events that residents genuinely want to attend.
• Build relationships with local entertainers, vendors, organizations, and community partners.
• Coordinate resident outings, including local adventures, sightseeing, special destinations, and scheduled transportation needs.
• Partner with Sales & Marketing to create memorable quarterly events that showcase our community and celebrate our residents.
• Promote activities throughout the community and find creative ways to increase participation.
• Manage the activities budget and make thoughtful decisions about supplies, entertainment, and events.
• Help create an atmosphere where residents feel included, connected, and excited about what's next!
• Lead by example, support your teammates, and help create a positive community culture.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Business, Recreation, or a related field preferred.
• Proven leadership or management experience.
• At least 3 years of assisted living or senior living experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Creative, energetic, and comfortable taking the lead.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple activities and events.
• Comfortable working with residents with different abilities, interests, and personalities.
• Microsoft Word and Excel experience preferred.
• A genuine passion for creating meaningful experiences for older adults.

Why Inspired Living?

We believe life at Inspired Living should be about more than a calendar full of activities-it should be about creating experiences residents look forward to and memories they'll talk about. You'll join a fun-loving, people-focused team where creativity is encouraged, relationships matter, and your work has a visible impact every day.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Associate Wellness Program

If you're the person who always has an idea, loves bringing people together, and believes there's always a reason to celebrate, we want to meet you!