Activity Assistant
About the role
Join the team at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living & Memory Care, a Sonida Senior Living community in Marquette, MI! As an Activity Assistant, you'll help create meaningful experiences, fun activities, and opportunities for connection for our residents. From games and celebrations to music, crafts, outings, and one-on-one interactions, every day brings an opportunity to brighten someone's day.
What You'll Love About Working Here
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive pay
- PTO available starting on Day One
- Paid training
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational and learning opportunities
- Paid Team Member and Resident referral programs
- Innovative technology designed to support our team and enhance resident care
Responsibilities
- Assisting with group activities, events, games, crafts, music, celebrations, and other recreational programs
- Spending one-on-one time with residents to encourage engagement and connection
- Supporting residents in pursuing hobbies, interests, and activities they enjoy
- Helping create a welcoming, fun, and inclusive environment
- Encouraging resident independence and honoring individual preferences and choices
- Building positive relationships with residents, families, team members, and visitors
- Assisting with the setup, coordination, and cleanup of activities and events
- Observing residents and communicating needs, concerns, or changes appropriately
- Helping ensure residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion at all times
- Following company policies, safety procedures, and applicable state and federal guidelines
- Participating in required training and educational programs
Qualifications
- Has a positive, energetic, and engaging personality
- Enjoys working with seniors and making a difference in their day
- Is creative and enjoys finding new ways to bring people together
- Has strong communication and customer service skills
- Is dependable, compassionate, and a supportive team member
- Respects each resident's individuality, preferences, and right to make personal choices
- Can bring enthusiasm, patience, and a caring attitude to work every day
- Has previous experience with activities, recreation, customer service, or senior living (preferred, but not required)
Why Brookridge Heights?
At Brookridge Heights, you'll have the opportunity to do more than just plan activities—you'll help create moments that matter. A favorite song, a friendly conversation, a game with friends, or an opportunity to try something new can bring joy and connection to someone's day. As part of our Life Enrichment team, you'll play an important role in helping residents live meaningful, engaging, and fulfilling lives.