Senior Living Activities Specialist: Create Joy & Community

jcmcf; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance included

Employer-paid disability

Retirement savings opportunities

Job summary

Jackson County Medical Care Facility in Jackson, MI seeks a dependable Activities Assistant to create meaningful resident experiences. You will lead programs, encourage participation, and help plan events, outings, and daily moments that bring connection, purpose, and joy.

This full-time role requires strong communication, reliability, and comfort with computers. CDL preferred but not required; schedule includes two evenings per week, one to two Saturdays per month, and occasional holidays.

Qualifications

• Dependable and self-motivated; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Comfortable using computers and learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate engaging programs for residents.
• Lead games, crafts, gardening, and special events.
• Support outings, concerts, and community activities.
• Prepare spaces and materials; collaborate with CarePartners.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Dependable

Team player

Creative

Organized

Tech savvy

Multitasking

Job description

Jackson County Medical Care Facility in Jackson, MI seeks a dependable Activities Assistant to create meaningful resident experiences. You will lead programs, encourage participation, and help plan events, outings, and daily moments that bring connection, purpose, and joy.

This full-time role requires strong communication, reliability, and comfort with computers. CDL preferred but not required; schedule includes two evenings per week, one to two Saturdays per month, and occasional holidays.