Activities Assistant / Recreation Aide - Orchard Heights
About The Position
Help seniors stay active, social, and enjoy each day at Orchard Heights! We are looking for an energetic and compassionate Activities Assistant / Recreation Aide to join our exceptional team! In this important role, you will help create meaningful moments for our residents through games, music, fitness, art, cultural celebrations, and local community programs that keep life engaging and fun. What You'll Do Assist with daily activities and special events Lead games, music, crafts, and group programs that enrich our resident lives Encourage resident participation and connection, social connections, and an active lifestyle Help create a warm and lively community environment Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Friendly, positive attitude Experience with seniors is helpful but not required Social work, education and human services students encouraged to apply No senior living experience? We will train the right person! This is the perfect role for college students preparing for roles in social work, teaching and human services seeking hands on experience creating life enrichment opportunities for seniors. Customer service professionals are also a great fit! Apply to explore a new way to have a positive impact in customers’ lives! Why Join Orchard Heights? Competitive pay Wage increases every 6 months based on performance Paid Time Off 401(k) Free parking Hotel discounts through Hamister Group Dayforce Wallet – access your pay anytime If you enjoy making a difference and want meaningful work, we would love to meet you. Apply today to schedule an interview with our Recreation Director, Lee! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – committed to conforming to applicable laws and regulations and affording equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected class.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Friendly, positive attitude
Nice To Haves
- Experience with seniors is helpful but not required
- Social work, education and human services students encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily activities and special events
- Lead games, music, crafts, and group programs that enrich our resident lives
- Encourage resident participation and connection, social connections, and an active lifestyle
- Help create a warm and lively community environment
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Wage increases every 6 months based on performance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Free parking
- Hotel discounts through Hamister Group
- Dayforce Wallet – access your pay anytime
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
