Activity Assistant

Activity Assistant

Full-Time / Part-Time Arbors/Ivy Assisted Living Community

At Arbors/Ivy we believe seniors deserve joy connection and purpose especially in their later years. We are family-centered integrity-driven and committed to creating a vibrant community where residents feel known valued and excited about each day.

We are looking for an Activity Assistant who understands something important:

Sometimes no really means Im unsure.
Sometimes I dont want to go really means Im nervous.

Your job is not to push but to warmly respectfully coax. To gently encourage. To spark curiosity. To help residents feel safe enough to step into fun.

This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who:

• Stays cheerful even when plans change unexpectedly
• Understands that flexibility is part of the job
• Doesnt get flustered when things are out of their control
• Follows policies and procedures carefully
• Has a genuine heart for seniors and their final chapters
• Is friendly upbeat and naturally encouraging
• Knows how to read the room and respond with compassion

Activities dont always go as planned. Residents may hesitate. Weather may shift. Schedules may change.

Your steady positive presence is what keeps the energy moving forward.

What Youll Do

• Engage escort and motivate residents to attend activities
• Create a welcoming inclusive environment where everyone feels safe to participate
• Provide meaningful 1:1 visit for residents who prefer quieter engagement
• Support programs including arts music exercise games spiritual gatherings lectures and outings
• Assist residents respectfully and with dignity during activities
• Drive the community van for trips and excursions (must meet RMV requirements)
• Observe engagement levels and communicate insights to the Activity Director
• Support a culture of teamwork and collective ownership

You are not just filling seats.
You are building confidence.
You are helping someone try something new when theyre unsure.
You are protecting joy in a season of life that deeply matters.

Youll Thrive Here If You:

• Can pivot quickly without losing your positivity
• Stay calm when the unexpected happens
• Believe rules and structure matter
• Naturally encourage others
• Take pride in doing things the right way
• Want your work to have meaning beyond a paycheck

Requirements

• Associates degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1 year experience working with elders (home care assisted living or skilled nursing)
• Dependable compassionate and team-oriented
• Must meet Registry of Motor Vehicle requirements
• Position will require a minimum of an every other weekend commitment

Benefits

• PTO
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health & Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Holidays/Floating Holiday
• Pet Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Retirement Account Assistance
• Employee Appreciation Programs

At Arbors/Ivy we do whatever it takes to create excellence in resident experience. We work hard support one another and share plenty of laughter along the way.

If you are flexible cheerful rule-following compassionate and ready to help seniors step into joy even when theyre hesitant we would love to meet you.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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