Activities Assistant (Senior Living)

Arbor Company; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness resources

Emergency financial assistance

Career growth opportunities

Flexible pay options

Paid time off

Job summary

Arbor Terrace Glenview is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan and lead meaningful activities for our senior residents, including social events, games, and wellness programs.

You will collaborate with a supportive team to create engaging experiences, encourage participation, and tailor activities to individual interests, ensuring a vibrant and connected community day after day.

Qualifications

• Experience in activities, recreation, events, education, caregiving, hospitality, or a similar people-focused role.
• Senior living experience is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging activities, events, games, and programs
• Encourage residents to participate and build connections with others
• Assist with community outings, celebrations, and special events
• Get to know our residents and their individual interests
• Bring creativity, energy, and new ideas to our engagement program
• Work alongside a supportive team focused on creating an exceptional resident experience

Skills

Leading groups

Seniors care

People-focused

Outgoing personality

Job description

Activities Assistant | 9AM–5PM | Full-Time & Part-Time

Arbor Terrace Glenview is hiring Activities Assistants to join our team!

If you’re creative, energetic, and love bringing people together, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As an Activities Assistant, you’ll help create meaningful, engaging experiences for our senior residents—from social events and games to outings, celebrations, and wellness activities.

Schedule: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Positions Available: Full-Time & Part-Time
Location: Arbor Terrace Glenview – Glenview, IL

What You’ll Do

As an Activities Assistant, you’ll help make each day meaningful and fun for our residents. You will:

• Plan and lead engaging activities, events, games, and programs

• Encourage residents to participate and build connections with others

• Assist with community outings, celebrations, and special events

• Get to know our residents and their individual interests

• Bring creativity, energy, and new ideas to our engagement program

• Work alongside a supportive team focused on creating an exceptional resident experience

You’ll Be Great on This Team If You:

• Are outgoing, creative, dependable, and comfortable leading groups

• Enjoy working with seniors and building meaningful relationships

• Have experience in activities, recreation, events, education, caregiving, hospitality, or a similar people-focused role

• Enjoy creating fun experiences and making a difference in someone’s day

Senior living experience is welcome but not required.

Why Join The Arbor Company?

We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place To Work® and as one of Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services™.

Our team members enjoy benefits and perks including:

• $20-$22 an hour, based on experience

• Free meal during each work shift

• Paid Time Off for full-time and part-time team members

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• 401(k) with employer matching contributions

• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment assistance

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

• Emergency financial assistance

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexible pay options

Ready to Make Work Meaningful Again?

At Arbor Terrace Glenview, you’re not just helping plan activities—you’re helping residents stay connected, engaged, and excited about each day.

The Arbor Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and

applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.