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Activities Assistant

Job in Biltmore Forest, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Listing for: Arbor Company
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-10-13
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Elderly/Senior Care, Caregiver
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24000 - 32000 USD Yearly USD 24000.00 32000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Biltmore Forest

Activities Assistant – Memory Care | Weekend Availability Required

Make Every Day Meaningful – Join Our Memory Care Team at The Arbor Company!

Are you passionate about creating meaningful moments for seniors living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia? Do you enjoy bringing joy, creativity, and connection to others?

The Arbor Company is hiring an Activities Assistant to join our Memory Care team! In this role, you'll help create engaging experiences that enrich the lives of our residents while making a lasting difference each day.

Important Position Requirements:

  • Memory Care Experience

    Required:

    Previous experience working with individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia is essential.

  • Weekend Availability

    Required:

    Candidates must be available to work weekends or every other weekend.

  • A compassionate, patient, and creative approach to supporting residents with memory loss.

Why You'll Love Working at Arbor

Join The Arbor Company and discover a work family where you are valued, supported, and treated with respect. We're proud to be recognized as a Great Place To Work and honored as one of Fortune Magazine's Best Workplaces in Aging Services.

Arbor People feel the love every day because we provide:

  • Free Meal During Each Work Shift

  • Paid Time Off for Full-Time and Part-Time Team Members, with the Option to Convert PTO into Cash

  • Flexible Pay Options

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • 401(k) with Employer Matching Contributions

  • Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment Assistance

  • Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

  • Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Resources

  • Access to Emergency Financial Assistance

What You'll Do as a Memory Care Activities Assistant
  • Plan and lead engaging, dementia-friendly activities that promote cognitive stimulation, social interaction, and emotional well-being.

  • Create meaningful experiences tailored to residents' individual interests, abilities, and stages of memory loss.

  • Support our six-dimensional engagement program through creative, purposeful programming.

  • Build genuine relationships with residents and their families, helping each resident feel valued and connected.

  • Adapt activities to accommodate varying cognitive and physical abilities.

  • Collaborate with the Memory Care team to create a positive, supportive, and engaging environment.

  • Bring energy, creativity, compassion, and enthusiasm to each workday!

What We're Looking For
  • Required: Previous experience working with seniors living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or other memory-related conditions.

  • Required: Availability to work weekends or every other weekend.

  • Experience in senior living, Memory Care, activities programming, caregiving, or a related field.

  • Strong communication skills, patience, empathy, and the ability to connect with residents experiencing cognitive changes.

  • A creative personality and passion for planning activities that bring happiness and purpose to others.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-focused environment.

Make a Difference. Create Connections. Love Your Job Again.

At The Arbor Company, our people and residents are at the center of everything we do. If you're passionate about Memory Care and believe every resident deserves moments of joy, purpose, and connection, we'd love to meet you!

The Arbor Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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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