Activity Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Do you enjoy bringing energy, creativity, and a little extra fun to someone’s day?

Peabody Retirement Community is looking for a Full-Time and Part-Time Activity Assistant to join our team! We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, compassionate, dependable, and enjoys building meaningful relationships with older adults.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position , offering a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance and other insurance benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Full-time employee benefits
• PayActiv – access up to 50% of your earned wages when you need it
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A rewarding work environment where you can make a difference every day

What You’ll Do

As an Activity Assistant, you’ll help create engaging and meaningful experiences for our residents. Responsibilities include:

• Leading and assisting with individual and group activities
• Spending one-on-one time with residents based on their interests and needs
• Assisting with planning creative activities and special events
• Encouraging resident participation and socialization
• Escorting residents to and from activities
• Working with residents living with dementia and adapting activities to meet their abilities and interests
• Helping create a positive, welcoming environment for residents, families, visitors, and coworkers

Who We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate is someone who brings enthusiasm to work and genuinely enjoys working with seniors. Creativity, patience, compassion, and a positive attitude are important in this role.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with older adults or individuals living with dementia is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, energetic, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to engage residents with different interests, abilities, and needs

If you’re looking for more than just a job and want an opportunity to build relationships, have fun, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents , we’d love to meet you.

Apply today to join the Peabody Retirement Community team!