Activities Assistant

Activities & Events Coordinator Responsibilities

• Aid in the development and oversight of resident activities.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct programs providing physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities for residents.
• Attend and assist in coordinating community planned functions, including set-up, running, and breakdown.
• Create and organize a calendar of events.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, for planned activity events.

Qualifications

• A degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of experience in assisted living or long-term care, preferably with memory care patients.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to motivate older adults.
• Proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated creativity.
• Strong organizational, delegating, and consensus-building skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Why Join Us

• Great Place to Work® certification for 2026-2027
• Embracing change to ensure the best lifestyle for residents
• Core values of TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK, and CREATIVITY
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training, and career growth opportunities
• Wellness-related benefits and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

Employment Scam Warning

We only post jobs on our official careers site and accept applications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text or social media or ask for personal or banking information.

Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.