Activities Assistant ~ Senior Living Community ~ Centennial

Activities Assistant ~ Senior Living Community ~ Centennial

Morning Star Senior Living is seeking an Activities Assistant to provide engaging and compassionate care for our residents.

Location: Centennial, CO

Assist in developing resident activity programs and conduct activities in accordance with direction from the Life Enrichment Coordinator.

• Organize programs for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care residents.
• Maintain a balanced and recreational activity schedule.
• Facilitate group activities, one-to-one visits, and community events.
• Coordinate scheduled activities with other departments.
• Communicate activity plans to residents, families, volunteers, and staff.
• Prepare the monthly Life Enrichment calendar reflecting residents’ interests and abilities.
• Ensure activity supplies and equipment are readily available.
• Prepare monthly activity program progress reports.
• Assist residents with transportation and outings as needed.
• Participate in trainings and supervise volunteers.
• Recognize changes in resident condition requiring nursing intervention and report to Wellness Director.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months experience with older adults preferred.
• Demonstrated awareness of special needs and wellness dimensions of older adults.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to activity creation.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

• Health insurance: medical, dental, vision.
• Life, disability, accident, critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) plan with matching.
• HSA options.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid sick, vacation, and birthday leave.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Charitable and philanthropic opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free shift meals.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.