Senior Living Activities Specialist

Merryvale Assisted Living; Oxford (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Supportive and team-oriented work环境

Opportunities to use creativity and开发新

Meaningful work serving older adults

Job summary

Merryvale Assisted Living is seeking an Activities/ Recreation team member to plan and lead engaging programs for residents. You will help create the monthly activity calendar and run diverse activities that support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well‑being.

This hands‑on role focuses on bringing people together, coordinating arts and crafts, games, music, and social events, while adapting activities for memory care residents and ensuring safety and participation.

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic, and patient demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Creative mindset for developing activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and group activities for residents.
• Assist with planning and preparing the community activity calendar.
• Facilitate arts and crafts, games, music, discussion groups, and social events.
• Encourage resident participation based on interests and abilities.
• Adapt activities for assisted living and memory care residents.
• Help residents travel safely to programs.
• Prepare spaces and gather supplies.
• Maintain clean, safe activity areas.
• Support special events, outings, and holiday programs.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and staff.
• Observe participation and report changes to the Recreation Director.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Creativity

Teamwork

Job description

Merryvale Assisted Living is seeking an Activities/ Recreation team member to plan and lead engaging programs for residents. You will help create the monthly activity calendar and run diverse activities that support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well‑being.

This hands‑on role focuses on bringing people together, coordinating arts and crafts, games, music, and social events, while adapting activities for memory care residents and ensuring safety and participation.