Independent Living Activities Assistant (VVSL)
About The Position
The Independent Living Activities Assistant supports the Independent Living Activities Director in delivering a vibrant, resident-centered life enrichment program that enhances quality of life through social connection, wellness, creativity, and meaningful engagement. This position provides primary programming leadership on weekends and weekday coverage to ensure consistent activities are offered seven days per week. The Activities Assistant is instrumental in supporting parallel programming, event execution, and daily engagement while the Activities Director is leading outings, day trips, and higher-level program development. Pay Status: HOURLY, NON-EXEMPT
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary activities team member on Saturdays and Sundays
- Facilitate scheduled programming with excellence
- Encourage participation, connection, and resident joy
- Encourage attendance for each activity to be noted in software (Sagely)
- Cover on-site activities while the IL Director is offsite on outings
- Run parallel activities reflecting varied resident interests
- Support balanced programming across physical, social, creative, and intellectual domains
- Support AD as needed with digital TV updates and newsletter creation
- Drive the community bus and accompany residents on outings
- Assist with preparation, execution, and follow-up for excursions
- Assist with planning, setup, décor, and execution of events
- Support themed socials, celebrations, and performances
- Maintain welcoming, event-ready common spaces
- Build positive relationships with residents
- Foster inclusivity and belonging across offerings
- Support new resident integration into community life
- Communicate resident feedback and participation trends to the Director
- Assist with Sagely updates, documentation, and photo sharing
- Support storytelling and marketing collaboration as needed
- Assist with Viva Engage photo sharing of events and activities
- Set up, lead, and clean up after activities
- Maintain an organized and safe programming environment
- Complete other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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