Activity Assistant Senior Living

Allegro Senior Living•Kansas City, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Assistant, also referred to as the Lifestyle Assistant, assists the Lifestyle Director in providing a full-time social and activity program for residents and families at The Piper, an assisted living and memory care community in Kansas City, Kansas. The role supports resident socialization, daily living skills, personal interests, physical activity, and education, while helping maintain and expand residents’ lifestyles. The position is full-time, with a Sunday–Thursday schedule from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays are off. Pay is $18.00–$20.00 per hour. The assistant helps conduct and coordinate activities, prepare and distribute the monthly lifestyle calendar, facilitate resident meetings, connect with community groups and volunteers, assess residents’ activity preferences, and schedule transportation. The role may require driving community vehicles and transporting residents on outings. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age, or 21 years of age to drive the company bus.
Must possess a valid driver's license for the state where the vehicle is operated.
Must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with Company Fleet Safety standards and meet Company driving eligibility and insurability requirements.
Must pass a positive Criminal Background Screening.
Must adhere to the Company's Drug Free Workplace policy.
Must have high energy and enthusiasm, decision-making, problem-solving, planning and organization, and rapport-building skills.
Strong interest in working with seniors and understanding of their needs.
Must be self-motivated, independent, flexible, pleasant, friendly, and dependable.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in a work-related environment is preferred.
At least one year of related experience at an independent living, assisted living, or senior nursing facility is preferred.
A CDL license is a plus and may be required at some locations.

Responsibilities

Plan and lead engaging daily activities, including fitness, music, arts, games, and social events.
Assist the Lifestyle Director in conducting and coordinating scheduled activities seven days a week for residents.
Build relationships with residents and honor their individual stories, preferences, and social and lifestyle activity interests.
Assist in preparing, posting, and distributing the monthly Lifestyle calendar.
Facilitate and support monthly resident council meetings and other resident meetings as directed by the Lifestyle Director.
Contact appropriate community groups and volunteers to perform activities and assist with Lifestyle programs.
Coordinate special events, outings, and seasonal programming.
Assist in scheduling transportation for residents.
Drive property vehicles as needed and transport residents on community outings safely and responsibly.
Support an environment where residents feel valued and encourage socialization, daily living skills, personal interests, physical activity, and education.
Perform other assigned job duties.