Activity Assistant

Atrium Centers; Ironwood (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) + 401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Cell Phone Discounts

Job summary

Atrium Centers is a 100% employee-owned organization seeking an Activities Assistant to enrich the lives of residents through meaningful programs. You will support social, emotional, and recreational needs, helping residents participate with dignity and independence.

Join a team that values compassion, creativity, and collaboration. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a resident-centered care community.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Genuine care and compassion for residents.
• Positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to engage residents with enthusiasm and creativity.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating activity programs.
• Support the execution of the daily and monthly activity calendar.
• Engage residents in group and individual activities.
• Help meet residents’ spiritual, emotional, recreational, leisure, and social needs.
• Encourage participation while promoting dignity, independence, and well-being.
• Collaborate with the Activities Director and interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Empathy and resident care

Team-oriented and reliable

Creative engagement

Attendance and reliability

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Atrium Centers is a 100% employee-owned organization where every team member plays a meaningful role in enriching the lives of our residents. As an Activities Assistant, you’ll help bring joy, connection, and purpose to each day by supporting engaging programs that meet residents’ social, emotional, and recreational needs.

Be a light — to residents, families, and your fellow team members

What You’ll Do

• Assist with developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating activity programs
• Support the execution of the daily and monthly activity calendar
• Engage residents in group and individual activities
• Help meet residents’ spiritual, emotional, recreational, leisure, and social needs
• Encourage participation while promoting dignity, independence, and well-being
• Collaborate with the Activities Director and interdisciplinary team

What You Bring

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Genuine care and compassion for residents
• Positive, dependable, and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to engage residents with enthusiasm and creativity
• Excellent attendance and reliability

Benefits

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) + 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement to support career growth
• Cell Phone Discounts

Why Atrium Centers

“Our mission is to serve as a bright light in the lives of our residents and families by delivering compassionate, quality care in the communities they call home.”

Grounded in Compassion, Community, and Clinical Excellence, Atrium Centers provides a supportive environment where creativity, teamwork, and heart-centered care thrive.