Senior Living Activities & Connection Specialist

Agemark Senior Living; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Healthcare

PTO

Free Meal

DailyPay

Education & Growth

Employee Support

Extra Perks

Job summary

The Kensington in Fort Madison, IA is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to join our Agemark Senior Living community. You will work alongside the Life Enrichment Director to plan games, art projects, birthday celebrations, live music, and outings that bring joy to residents and strengthen community bonds.

Ideal candidates are creative, friendly, energetic, and patient with older adults. You will adapt activities for varied abilities, transport residents as needed, and help maintain engaging

Qualifications

• Positive personality: friendly, energetic, patient with older adults.
• Creative spirit: enjoys planning activities and trying new ideas to engage residents.
• Great communication: clear, compassionate interaction with residents, families, and coworkers.
• Flexible availability: occasional evenings and weekends as community needs.
• Dependable team player: organized, professional, reliable, maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Create Fun Experiences: plan calendars, lead games, crafts, music, and interactive programs.
• Inspire Participation: encourage resident involvement and meaningful one-on-one connections.
• Include Everyone: adapt activities for differing abilities, incl. dementia.
• Celebrate Special Moments: organize birthdays, anniversaries, and events.
• Build Connections: partner with families, schools, senior centers, and local organizations.
• Welcome Newcomers: orient new residents and support volunteers.
• Capture the Memories: document activities and update resident information.
• Keep Things Organized: maintain clean, welcoming spaces and supplies.
• Get Out and Explore: safely transport residents to appointments and outings.

Skills

Positive Personality

Creative Spirit

Great Communication

Flexible Availability

Dependable Team Player

Technology Skills

Tools

Computers

Cameras

Social Media

Job description

The Kensington in Fort Madison, IA is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant to join our Agemark Senior Living community. You will work alongside the Life Enrichment Director to plan games, art projects, birthday celebrations, live music, and outings that bring joy to residents and strengthen community bonds.

Ideal candidates are creative, friendly, energetic, and patient with older adults. You will adapt activities for varied abilities, transport residents as needed, and help maintain engaging