Senior Living Activities Specialist

Sweetwater Care; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tapcheck benefits

Training & Career Development

Supportive team environment

Make someone’s day

Job summary

Heights Care and Rehab is seeking an Activities Assistant to bring life, purpose, and engagement to residents in a skilled nursing setting. You will work with the Activities Director to plan and run group and individual activities that enhance quality of life.

The role emphasizes high energy, creativity, and compassionate interaction with seniors, with some evenings, weekends, or holidays required. Join a supportive team and help make moments matter.

Qualifications

• A positive, high-energy personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and the ability to think outside the box.
• Compassion and patience when working with seniors.
• Experience in activities, recreation, healthcare, or customer service preferred.
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting daily activities including games, crafts, music, exercise programs, outings, and special events.
• Encourage resident participation while honoring individual preferences and abilities.
• Provide one-on-one engagement for residents who are unable or unwilling to attend group programming.
• Help decorate for holidays and themed events to maintain a vibrant, home-like environment.
• Document participation and resident response in accordance with facility policy.
• Transport residents safely to and from activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure programming supports resident goals.

Skills

Positive energy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Compassion

Patience

Activities experience

Job description

Heights Care and Rehab is seeking an Activities Assistant to bring life, purpose, and engagement to residents in a skilled nursing setting. You will work with the Activities Director to plan and run group and individual activities that enhance quality of life.

The role emphasizes high energy, creativity, and compassionate interaction with seniors, with some evenings, weekends, or holidays required. Join a supportive team and help make moments matter.