Activities Assistant

Pay: $18/hr.

- $21.75/hr.

Who we are:

Be part of something special.

If you enjoy working with older adults, caring for and talking with them, learning from their stories and seeing them smile, this is the job of a lifetime. Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline,
Essex Meadows
isseekinga hospitality focused Activities Assistant to join our dedicated team. The Activity Assistant works in accordance with established policies and procedures, under the instruction from the Community Life Service Director. The Activity Assistant position is to help implement programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the community residents.

You will enjoy:

• Resident sponsored appreciation bonus
• Resident sponsored educational scholarships
• Free electric vehicle charging stations
• Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today

An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

Primary Responsibilities:

Assists with planning and coordinating with the Community Life Services Director:

• Activities and events,
• Sensory stimulation
• Cultural activities
• Religious services
• Special entertainment
• Off-property trips
• Special events
• IT support
• In-house movies
• Instructional courses; such as, arts & crafts, seminars, workshops, presentations
• Health & fitness activities
• Customized activities for Alzheimer/Dementia and Parkinson affected residents, marketing events

Holiday parties

Qualifications:

• One year experience in a social or recreational program preferred.
• Experience in geriatrics, recreation or social administration preferred.
• Must have the ability to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations and to use appropriate judgment to protect the safety and dignity of the resident,

Flexibility with hours - will involve nights and weekends

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

EEO Employer

• Job Identification 39755
• Posting Date 09/08/2026, 11:58 PM
• Job Schedule Part time