Activities Assistant

Green Lea Senior Living•Cresco, IA

10d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps create meaningful and enjoyable experiences that keep residents active, social, and engaged at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minnesota. The role involves leading activities, encouraging participation, adapting programs to residents’ interests and abilities, and helping create a warm, positive community for residents, families, and visitors. Paid training is provided, and prior experience is not required. The position pays $19.10 per hour and is full-time, with a regular schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and occasional evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Availability for occasional evenings and weekends.
Positive attitude and passion for working with seniors.
No experience required; paid training is provided.

Responsibilities

Lead activities such as games, crafts, music, exercise, and social events.
Encourage residents to participate and provide one-on-one support when needed.
Adapt activities to residents’ interests and abilities.
Help plan and run holiday celebrations, birthdays, and special events.
Set up and clean activity spaces before and after programs.
Track activity attendance and share resident updates with the Activities Director.
Help create a warm, positive community for residents, families, and visitors.