Activity Assistant - Senior Living
About The Position
Spring Arbor of Frankfort is seeking a Full-Time Activity Assistant, also known as a Lifestyle Assistant, to bring genuine energy, creativity, and heart to their work. This role involves leading and planning various activities such as games, crafts, music, fitness, and social events for residents, including those in Memory Care. The position also includes building relationships with residents, driving residents on outings, and assisting with the organization and documentation of programming. The ideal candidate will have a magnetic personality, a love for being around people, and a creative and energetic approach to engaging seniors.
Requirements
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or 21 to drive the company bus.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license for the state where the vehicle is operated.
- Must possess high energy/enthusiasm, decision making, problem solving, planning/organization, and rapport building skills.
- Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
- Must have an acceptable Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) record; the record must be checked annually.
- The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.
- Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Are 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Experience in activities, recreation, senior living, childcare, or event planning
- Minimum one (1) year of related experience at an independent living, assisted living, or senior nursing facility preferred.
- CDL license a perk, may be required at some locations, inquire within.
Responsibilities
- Leading games, crafts, music, fitness, and social events that residents genuinely look forward to
- Planning and running special events and community outings
- Building real relationships with residents — learning their stories, honoring their lives
- Supporting Memory Care residents with thoughtful, dementia-friendly engagement
- Driving residents on outings
- Helping keep programming organized, documented, and running smoothly
- Assist the Lifestyle Director in conducting and coordinating scheduled activities seven days a week for all the residents at the Community.
- Assist in preparing the monthly Lifestyle calendar, posting the calendar, and distributing it to all residents.
- Facilitate and support monthly resident council meetings and other resident meetings as directed by the Lifestyle Director.
- Assist the Lifestyle Director in contacting appropriate community groups and volunteers to perform specific activities and to assist in the Lifestyle programs.
- Assist in scheduling transportation for residents.
- Be prepared to drive the property vehicles on an as needed basis.
- Assessing residents’ social and lifestyle activity preferences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
