Activity Assistant - Senior Living
About The Position
The Piper, a senior living community in Kansas City, is seeking a warm, energetic Activity Assistant (Lifestyle Assistant) to support life enrichment programming. This part-time role involves a consistent Tuesday-Saturday schedule with short afternoon shifts, making it an ideal opportunity for meaningful work in an elegant environment. The primary responsibility is to assist the Lifestyle Director in providing a full-time social and activity program for residents and families, encouraging socialization, improving daily living skills, expanding personal interests, and increasing physical activity and education. The goal is to maintain and expand the lifestyle of all residents.
Requirements
- Strong interest in working with seniors and a genuine understanding of their needs
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- 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
- 1–2 years of experience in a work-related environment
- Self-motivated, independent, and flexible
- Pleasant, friendly, and dependable — always
- 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
- Assist in leading engaging afternoon activities — games, crafts, music, social events, and more
- Build genuine connections with residents, honoring their individual interests and stories
- Support weekend, evening, and holiday programming as needed
- Help prepare activity materials and maintain organized activity spaces
- Be a warm, dependable presence that residents look forward to seeing every afternoon
- 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 – see full job description.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
