Activities and Fitness Assistant - Senior Living

The Springs Living•Portland, OR

About The Position

At The Springs, we believe in creating moments that truly resonate, bringing purpose, connection, and joy to the lives of our senior residents. Life enrichment is about finding the “why” behind each program, making every experience uniquely meaningful. Position Overview The Springs in Happy Valley is looking for a Full Time Activity/ Fitness Assistant who's not just interested in planning activities but is passionate about transforming them into memorable experiences. If the idea of bringing seniors' favorite hobbies, stories, and aspirations to life excites you, this could be the perfect role for you! Key Traits & Skills Creativity with intention—generating ideas that bring both joy and depth Empathy and patience to understand each resident's unique story and interests A lively sense of humor and the ability to foster community connection Respect for confidentiality and individuality; every resident's story is valued An organized, dependable, and positive team player with excellent communication skills

Requirements

Proficiency in MS Office applications
Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen
Schedule Tuesday through Saturday

Nice To Haves

Experience with seniors or Memory Care (dementia) experience is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Plan and lead engaging events including educational events, exercise, outings, arts and crafts, holiday festivities, and more
Partner with residents and team members to create collaborative, resident-centered programs
Encourage participation with empathy, patience, and enthusiasm
Prepare and serve snacks, adding warmth and care to each gathering
Assist with transportation to and from community events
Teaching/ Leading exercise classes in collaboration with our Fitness Coach