Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant

Are you passionate about enriching the lives of older adults? Do you enjoy planning events, building relationships, and bringing joy to others? Oasis at the Crescent, a welcoming and vibrant assisted living community, is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Assistant to support our life-enrichment team in creating engaging programs that inspire, entertain, and connect our residents. Candidate with a flexible schedule, to shadow the Director is preferred.

Hourly rate $15.92 - $17

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, organizing, and leading a variety of daily activities, events, and outings for residents
• Foster resident participation and engagement with a warm, inclusive approach
• Help create monthly activity calendars and coordinate logistics (materials, transportation, staffing)
• Willing to drive the bus to planned events or other outings
• Support with holiday and special event planning, including themed parties and guest entertainment
• Maintain documentation for resident attendance and activity preferences
• Collaborate with the Activities Director to develop new programs based on resident interests
• Occasionally transport residents to local events or appointments (if applicable)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; additional coursework in recreation, gerontology, or a related field is a plus
• Previous experience working with seniors, ideally in an activities or caregiving role
• Certified Dementia Practitioner preferred
• Creative, energetic, and organized with strong interpersonal skills
• Comfortable leading group activities and one-on-one sessions
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid driver's license