Activity Assistant - Senior Living

Allegro Senior Living•Ft. Lauderdale, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Allegro Fort Lauderdale is seeking a creative, energetic Activity Assistant (Lifestyle Assistant) to lead life enrichment programming across our vibrant Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care community. This role involves planning and leading engaging daily activities such as fitness, music, arts, games, and social events, as well as coordinating special events, themed programs, and community outings. The primary responsibility is to assist the Lifestyle Director in providing a full-time social and activity program for all residents and families, encouraging socialization, improving daily living skills, expanding personal interests, increasing physical activity and education, and maintaining/expanding the lifestyle of all residents. The position requires fostering genuine relationships with residents, honoring their individual stories and preferences, and safely transporting residents on community excursions.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in any of the following — preferred: ALF or senior living activities department, School teaching or education, Hotel or hospitality program coordination
Valid driver's license and clean driving record — required
Creative, energetic, and naturally engaging personality
Dependable, organized, and comfortable leading both individual and group programming
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.

Nice To Haves

CDL license a perk, may be required at some locations, inquire within.

Responsibilities

Plan and lead engaging daily activities — fitness, music, arts, games, social events, and more
Build genuine relationships with residents, honoring their individual stories and preferences
Coordinate special events, themed programs, and community outings
Transport residents safely on community excursions
Bring creativity, consistency, and heart to programming that residents look forward to every day
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.
Other job duties assigned