Activities Assistant - Assisted Living

Job DescriptionThe Activity Assistant payrate is $15.00 an hour. Actual salary may fall outside of the posted salary range as it is dependent on skills and experience.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. At Freedom Pointe at The Villages, you can jump-start a senior living career or build the one you have. You'll grow, advance, and gain knowledge in senior services — one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country.Why you will love working at Freedom Pointe at the VillagesWe provide a fun workplace culture – including campus-wide eventsWe have good staffing ratiosCareer Advancement OpportunitiesPaid TrainingWork today, get paid tomorrow with DailyPay! Freedom Pointe at the Villages now offers DailyPay - a program that allows employees to access their earned income on-demand, as it's earned.Benefits for Full and Part time staff, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!Charter School EligibleDUTIES:Assists with planning, coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits, as indicated.QUALIFICATIONS:High School DiplomaOne year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred. Background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy preferred.Freedom Pointe at The Villages embraces a culture of hospitality guided by 10 Hospitality Promises. These promises shape how we connect with residents, co-workers, families, and guests—placing respect, kindness, and genuine care at the center of every interaction.Promises such as holding ourselves and one another accountable and embracing and valuing our differences allow us to maintain a high level of professionalism in both conduct and appearance at all times. We proudly celebrate employees who not only demonstrate but exceed these promises through monthly recognition awards, employee engagement activities, and pop-up appreciation events.Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status.EEO EmployerPlease note that Freedom Pointe conducts background checks via the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA). Please visit their website at info.flclearinghouse.com for more information on background screening requirements.