Resident Lifestyle Assistant

Cogir USA; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

401K with match

Free meals

Employee assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Resident Lifestyle Assistant to support the Resident Lifestyle Director in creating and coordinating daily life enrichment activities for active residents. The role focuses on promoting physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates have 6–12 months of senior-care experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while following planned schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6–12 months of experience working with seniors preferred.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and follow scheduled plans.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents one-on-one and in group settings.
• Lead or assist with group and individual activities, exercise, and outings.
• Facilitate games, conversations, and arts activities.
• Assist in decorating for events, holidays and seasonal celebrations.
• Coordinate the monthly newsletter and document outcomes as required.
• Support external trip planning and resident safety during outings.

Skills

Senior care experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organized

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages, training, and growth opportunities.
• Early access to paycheck.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• 401K with company match.
• Free meals at work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Resident Lifestyle Assistant (Activity Assistant) supports the Resident Lifestyle Director in designing, creating, initiating, facilitating, and coordinating various daily life enrichment activities for our active residents, aimed to promote their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage residents one-on-one and in small and large group settings.
• Lead or assist with group and one-on-one social, religious, educational, indoor, and outdoor activities, exercise, and outings.
• Facilitate games, conversations, exercise classes, art and music, trips, and special events.
• Support the coordination of the monthly newsletter.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes when required.
• Review goals and progress notes.
• Assist in decorating for special events, holidays, and seasonal celebrations.
• Support the coordination of external trips, including reservations, and ensure resident safety during outings.
• Assist the Resident Lifestyle Director as necessary.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

• At least 6-12 months of relevant experience working with seniors, leading life enrichment activities is preferred.
• Working knowledge of various computer systems, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and follow scheduled plans.
• Ability to maintaining composure in stressful situations and commitment to always treating our residents with respect and dignity.
• Friendly, assertive, professional, outgoing, multitasked, and organized.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

• Schedule needed is Tuesday through Saturday.