Resident Lifestyle Assistant

Cogir Senior Living; Fountain Hills (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early paycheck

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K match

Free meals

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Scottsdale, AZ, seeks a dedicated Resident Lifestyle Assistant to support the Resident Lifestyle Director. This full-time role focuses on designing and coordinating daily life enrichment activities that promote residents’ physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.

You will lead activities, engage residents individually and in groups, help with newsletters, decorations, and event planning, and ensure safety during outings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6–12 months of experience with seniors in enrichment activities preferred.
• Ability to work independently and follow scheduled plans.
• Ability to maintain composure and treat residents with respect and dignity.
• Friendly, assertive, professional, outgoing, multitasked and organized.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents one-on-one and in group settings.
• Lead or assist with group and one-on-one activities, exercise, outings.
• Facilitate games, conversations, exercise classes, art and music, trips and events.
• Support the coordination of the monthly newsletter.
• Encourage resident participation and document outcomes.
• Review goals and progress notes.
• Assist in decorating for events, holidays, and seasonal celebrations.
• Coordinate external trips and reservations with resident safety in mind.
• Assist the Resident Lifestyle Director as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job 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.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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.

This position is for Full-time Tuesday- Saturday***

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.

Salary Description

20-21 per hour