Resident Engagement Assistant

Bring Joy, Connection & Meaning to Every Day

Oviedo, FL | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Are you a naturally caring, creative person who loves bringing people together? Lutheran Haven is looking for a Resident Engagement Assistant / Activities Assistant who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of older adults. In this role, you'll help create meaningful days filled with connection, creativity, conversation, movement, celebration, and fun.

From leading an exercise session to decorating for a holiday, organizing an engaging group activity, or simply spending one-on-one time with a resident, the little moments you create can make a big difference.

If you're someone who brings positive energy, treats everyone with dignity and kindness, and enjoys finding ways to help others feel included and valued, we'd love to meet you.

• Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Affordable health and dental insurance
• Generous paid time off accrual
• 8 paid holidays, including your birthday
• Employer-matched retirement program
• Optional health and life insurance benefits
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and make a visible impact every day
• A supportive environment centered on compassion, dignity, faith, hope, and love

As an Activities Assistant, you'll help plan and deliver a variety of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual activities based on each resident's interests, abilities, assessments, and care plan.

Your day may include:

• Helping plan and lead engaging group and individual activities
• Encouraging residents to participate and creating an environment where everyone feels welcome
• Leading physical exercise and stimulation activities
• Organizing seasonal celebrations and activities around traditional holidays and special events
• Decorating common areas and maintaining bulletin boards and monthly activity calendars
• Spending meaningful one-on-one time with residents who may benefit from additional encouragement or companionship
• Observing and documenting resident participation, mood, behavior, and engagement
• Safely transporting residents to activities and events within the facility
• Keeping activity spaces organized, welcoming, and stocked with supplies
• Delivering and reading mail to residents when needed
• Attending required training and in-services
• Supporting Lutheran Haven's mission and ministry through compassionate, respectful care

You don't have to have a long list of credentials to succeed here. We're looking for someone with the heart and personality to connect with our residents.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work collaboratively and treat residents, families, and coworkers with respect

Preferred, but not required:

• At least 1 year of experience working in a long-term care or senior living environment
• CNA certification
• CPR certification
• Experience planning or leading recreational, social, fitness, or group activities

We're especially interested in people who are:

• Warm, patient, and compassionate
• Creative and comfortable thinking of new ways to engage others
• Energetic and positive
• Dependable and organized
• Comfortable working with older adults with different personalities, interests, and abilities
• Passionate about helping others feel valued, respected, and included

At Lutheran Haven, we believe caring for older adults is about much more than meeting their daily needs. It's about helping people continue to experience connection, purpose, dignity, and joy.

You'll have the opportunity to build relationships, celebrate milestones, create memorable experiences, and brighten someone's day through the work you do.

Who We Are:

lutheranhaven.org

Lutheran Haven has been serving older adults with care and compassion for decades. Our team provides services across private homes, assisted living apartments, nursing care, and our beautiful campus in Oviedo.

Our mission is rooted in a simple commitment: to provide care in the best way possible for those who need it most. Faith, hope, and love are woven into the way we serve our residents and support one another.

Ready to make a difference every day? We'd love to hear from you.