Activities Assistant- PART TIME 6-9PM

The Birches Assisted Living – Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

About the Role

The Activities Assistant / Enrichment Coordinator in our memory-care neighborhood, Encore, creates and implements activities that support residents’ intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical abilities. The role builds meaningful relationships with residents living with memory loss, fostering a fun, positive, creative, and inspirational atmosphere for residents and team members.

Schedule

• Part-time, permanently scheduled shifts: 6–9 PM
• Live scheduling software allows team members to view their weekly schedule and pick up additional shifts as desired

Responsibilities

• Implement programming that promotes successful aging and supports residents living with memory loss and their families
• Design and deliver activities tailored to residents’ cognitive and physical abilities
• Drive the community bus for resident outings (valid driver’s license required)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Passion for supporting older adults; on-the-job training provided

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in senior-living or related industry
• Experience working with individuals living with memory loss
• Previous role as an Activities Assistant

Pay

$15.50–$17.75 per hour, based on education and experience at time of hire.

Benefits (All Employees)

• Privately owned, tenure leadership with no corporate structure
• Discounted, homemade employee meals
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Program
• On-the-job training and education accommodations
• Employee wellness and Successful Aging support
• Cross-training into multiple departments to meet career goals
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Part-time employees (under 32 hours/week) accrue paid leave time based on hours worked
• $1,000 referral bonus per person for filling open positions (unlimited per year)

Additional Benefits (32+ Hours/Week)

• Medical insurance with three plan options
• Two dental insurance options
• Accrued paid leave time:
  • 1st year: 2–3 weeks
  • 5th year: 3–4 weeks
  • 10th year or more: 4–5 weeks
• Six paid holidays (double-time pay if working on a holiday)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Continuing education reimbursement