Activities Assistant / Life Enrichment - Part-time
Listed on 2026-08-17
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Healthcare
Elderly/Senior Care, Caregiver
Lifestyle Staff / Activities Assistant
Status:
Part-time
Schedule:
Part-time
Wage: $17.00 - $18.00
Location:
Ovation Sienna Hills; 1525 East Ovation Place;
Washington, UT 84780
The Lifestyle Staff is responsible for assisting the Lifestyle Director in planning, organizing, and implementing life enrichment, events and activities for residents, aiming to enhance their well-being and engagement as required for an independent living, assisted living and/or memory care community.
Essential Duties andJob Responsibilities Activity Planning & Implementation:
- Assist in developing and implementing a diverse range of activities, including games, exercise programs, arts and crafts, music sessions, and social events.
- Create activity schedules and calendars, ensuring a variety of options to cater to different interests and abilities.
- Prepare activity areas, gather necessary supplies, and ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.
- Lead group activities and engage residents in one-on-one interactions.
- Encourage participation in activities and provide support to residents who may need assistance.
- Observe residents' responses to activities and report any changes in their needs or behavior to the appropriate personnel.
- Maintain records of resident participation in activities, including attendance and feedback.
- Communicate with other staff members, volunteers, and families to coordinate activities and ensure resident needs are met.
- Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
- Assist with setup and cleanup of activity areas.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Prefer experience in long-term care, geriatric rehab, sub-acute and or critical care clinical setting.
- Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
- Must hold an active and unencumbered Driver’s License.
- Experience with volunteer work and or activities work with the geriatric population.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creative, flexible, patient and empathy working with the geriatric population.
- Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident’s best interest.
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
At Ovation, we believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.
Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
- Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
- Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life)
- Legal Insurance – Affordable access to legal support for common life needs
- Pet Insurance – Discounted plans through Wishbone
- Employee Discounts – Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)
Ovation by Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify
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