Activities Assistant

Cassia • Plymouth, MN

13d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Assisted Living, a Cassia community, is hiring a friendly and enthusiastic Activities Assistant to join its Life Enrichment team. The Activities Assistant engages residents in activities, events, and outings that promote connection, purpose, and enjoyment. The role helps plan and lead activities, supports community events, and assists residents in participating in recreational and social programs. It also includes transporting residents to outings using a Cornerstone 14-passenger bus or van. Candidates should be compassionate, dependable, creative, and enjoy building relationships with older adults.

This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional weekends or evenings may be required for activities. The position pays $18.50–$22.55 per hour, depending on experience. A valid Minnesota driver's license and willingness and ability to pass a DOT physical exam are required for driving duties.

Cornerstone Assisted Living is an 84-unit assisted living and memory care community in Plymouth, Minnesota. It is part of Cassia, a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization. Cassia describes its work as fostering fullness of life for older adults through compassionate, high-quality care, and emphasizes respect, excellence, integrity, stewardship, compassion, collaboration, unity, and innovation.

Requirements

• Demonstrate good time-management and organizational skills.
• Display enthusiasm and a positive attitude when promoting activities.
• Have creative aptitude for training in arts, crafts, and games.
• Have good communication skills, including the ability to give directions in a pleasant and easily understood manner.
• Be at least 21 years old to meet federal and insurance requirements for driving the activity bus.
• Possess a valid Minnesota driver's license.
• Be willing and able to pass a DOT physical exam.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with seniors is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Encourage, support, and assist residents with activities.
• Interact with and assist residents one-to-one outside structured program times.
• Document activity attendance and degree of involvement.
• Act as a positive representative at all times.
• Transport participants to scheduled outings using the Cornerstone 14-passenger bus or van.
• Treat residents, families, and staff with courtesy and respect.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with experience-based raises.
• Tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness (site-specific).
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• 403(b)/401(k) with employer match.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for full-time employees.
• Discounted meals.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling and coaching for employees and family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed