Senior Living Activity Coach (Part-Time)

Hireology; Chicopee, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Health & Dependent Care FSA

Paid Holidays/Floating Holiday

Pet Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Retirement Account Assistance

Employee Appreciation Programs

Job summary

Arbors/Ivy Assisted Living Community is seeking an Activity Assistant to warmly engage residents and help them participate in meaningful activities. You will escort residents to events, provide 1:1 visits, and support a range of programs across arts, music, exercise, games, and outings.

Role requires a compassionate, team-oriented attitude; associate's degree preferred or equivalent experience and at least 1 year with elders; RMV-compliant driving for trips.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with elders (home care, assisted living, or skilled nursing).
• Dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented.
• Must meet Registry of Motor Vehicle requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engage, escort, and motivate residents to attend activities.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone feels safe to participate.
• Provide meaningful 1:1 visit for residents who prefer quieter engagement.
• Support programs including arts, music, exercise, games, spiritual gatherings, lectures, and outings.
• Assist residents respectfully and with dignity during activities.
• Drive the community van for trips and excursions (must meet RMV requirements).
• Observe engagement levels and communicate insights to the Activity Director.
• Support a culture of teamwork and collective ownership.

Skills

Empathy for seniors

Team oriented

Positive attitude

Education

Associate's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Job description

Arbors/Ivy Assisted Living Community is seeking an Activity Assistant to warmly engage residents and help them participate in meaningful activities. You will escort residents to events, provide 1:1 visits, and support a range of programs across arts, music, exercise, games, and outings.

Role requires a compassionate, team-oriented attitude; associate's degree preferred or equivalent experience and at least 1 year with elders; RMV-compliant driving for trips.