Activities Assistant ~ West Des Moines ~ Full-time

MorningStar Senior Management; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k plan with matching

HSA options

Employee assistance programs

Paid sick, vacation and birthday

Career development programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Free shift meal

Job summary

MorningStar at Jordan Creek in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an Activities Assistant. This full-time, on-site role pays $19 per hour and requires a high school diploma with a preference for 6 months of related experience.

Schedule is Saturday through Monday, 9am–5pm, with duties spanning program development, resident engagement, and collaboration with the Life Enrichment team. Responsibilities include organizing calendars, coordinating with other departments, and supporting residents through

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months experience preferred.
• Ability to engage residents with different interests and abilities; create and lead activities.

Responsibilities

• Organize programs for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.
• Facilitate group activities, 1-1 visits, and community events.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and communicate with residents and families.
• Prepare monthly Life Enrichment calendars reflecting residents' interests.
• Organize supplies and assist in reporting progress to the Life Enrichment Coordinator.
• Supervise volunteers and assist with outings when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Engagement

Activity planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 6, 2026

Locations

• MorningStar at Jordan Creek 525 S 60th St West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
• On-site
• Rate : $19 USD per hour
• Life Enrichment
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ACTIV051182

Description

Activities Assistant

Full-time

Pay Rate: $19

Non-exempt

Schedule : Saturday - Monday 9am - 5pm

Make a difference by providing great care and love for our treasured residents!

At MorningStar Senior Living, we talk a lot about culture. In fact, we rather obsess about it. For without a transformative culture, we cannot begin to elevate and celebrate the lives of our resident-heroes and be ourselves changed for the good in the process. So, we seek great hearts, other people like us, who care and want to do work that matters. We select people like us who believe that the most satisfying life is one that is outward-bound and rooted in servant-leadership.

JOB SUMMARY

Assist in developing the resident activity programs of the community. Conduct activities in accordance with direction from the Life Enrichment Coordinator. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance offerings such as medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Other Insurance offerings such as life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401k plan with matching
• HSA options
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid sick, vacation and birthday!
• Career development programs and opportunity for advancement
• Charitable and philanthropic opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free shift meal!

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Assist in organizing programs for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care resident group and individual activities based on residents individualized needs as identified in resident’s negotiated service plans.
• Maintain a balance of recreational activities.
• Facilitate group activities, 1-1 visits, community events that engage and involve residents, families and team members.
• Help coordinate scheduled activities with other departments.
• Communicate residents’ programs to residents, residents’ families, volunteers, and community staff.
• Assist in preparing vibrant person-centered monthly Life Enrichment calendars, which reflect residents’ interests, preferences, and abilities, and offers life enrichment programs at hours convenient to the residents (morning, afternoon, some evening and some weekends.)
• Organize the activity supplies and equipment to ensure materials are available to residents.
• Prepare monthly report on progress of activity program as directed by the Life Enrichment Coordinator.
• Invites and assists residents within the community to and from activities.
• Participate in trainings as requested by administration.
• Ability to recognize resident’s change in condition that could require nursing intervention. Report same to Wellness Director immediately.
• Maintain professional appearance, communication and confidentiality.
• Supervise volunteers as necessary.
• May assist residents on outings which may include driving the company vehicles.

https://www.morningstarseniorliving.com/careers/

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstration of our Core Values : Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect.
• Education: Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum 6 months preferred.
• Job Knowledge: Awareness of special needs and dimensions of wellness for older adults; techniques and skills to engage residents with different interests and abilities. Sensitivity to residents’ feelings and well-being; ability to initiate and lead crafts, games, discussions and other activities; and to find and implement resources for LE activity programs. Computer skills adapt to new technology.
• Other: Enjoy working with senior adults, exercise judgment, display empathy, creative skills, imagination, friendliness, resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others. Must have a clean driving record through the DMV.

*Team members who are scheduled to work 24 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits, families of said team members will also be eligible.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer
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