Activity Assistant Part Time

Allegro Senior Living•Parkland, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Allegro Parkland, a senior living community, is seeking two Part-Time Activity Assistants (Lifestyle Assistants) to lead engaging activities for residents in their Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for working with seniors, bringing energy, creativity, and a genuine heart to create meaningful moments. The positions are primarily for weekend shifts, supporting residents' social and activity programs, encouraging socialization, improving daily living skills, and expanding personal interests.

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 possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company Fleet Safety standards.
Driving is an essential function of this position and a condition of employment.
Associates in this role are required to meet and maintain Company driving eligibility and insurability requirements to perform assigned job duties.
MVR reviews will be conducted at hire and periodically thereafter in accordance with Company policy.
Failure to meet or maintain Company driving standards may result in removal from driving responsibilities and may impact continued employment eligibility for this position.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in AL, hotel, resort, cruise ship, dementia care, or Alzheimer's care.
Dementia and Alzheimer's experience strongly preferred.
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

Plan and lead engaging, person-centered activities for Assisted Living and/or Memory Care residents.
Create meaningful daily moments including music, reminiscence, games, crafts, fitness, and social events.
Build genuine relationships with residents, honoring their individual stories and abilities.
Transport residents on community outings safely and responsibly.
Support a warm, stimulating environment where residents feel valued and alive every shift.
Be a consistent, caring presence for residents and families every weekend.
Assist the Lifestyle Director in conducting and coordinating scheduled activities seven days a week.
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.
Drive property vehicles on an as-needed basis.
Assess residents’ social and lifestyle activity preferences.
Other job duties as assigned.