Life Engagement Assistant (Activities / Recreation)

About the role

Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally! Acts Retirement‑Life Communities is one of the largest not‑for‑profit owners, operators, and developers of resort‑style continuing care senior living communities, with 28 communities in nine states and over 8,500 team members. Acts is seeking qualified candidates for the Life Engagement Assistant position in our skilled nursing neighborhood. You will assist the Life Engagement Coordinator in planning and implementing programs and events that deliver the Acts Signature Experience (ASE), incorporating wellness, person‑centered living, and hospitality. These ASE events address the three components of life balance—body, mind, and spirit—to improve and maintain residents’ quality of life. The role ensures residents of varying cognitive and functional levels have meaningful engagement opportunities consistent with Acts’ engagement philosophy, informed by Montessori principles of resident empowerment and based on personal history and preferences expressed in My Story.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Life Engagement Coordinator in supporting the planning and implementing of programs and events.
• Deliver Acts Signature Experience (ASE) incorporating wellness, person‑centered living, and hospitality.
• Ensure residents of differing cognitive and functional levels have opportunities for meaningful engagement consistent with the Acts engagement philosophy.
• Apply Montessori principles of resident empowerment and engagement, using personal history and preferences from My Story.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of activities/recreation experience.
• Dementia engagement certification (or willingness to obtain within one year of employment).
• Current or eligible for certification in CPR.

Benefits

• Next‑day pay via PayActiv benefit (work today, get paid tomorrow).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits.
• Scholarship awards.
• Professional development programs.
• University partnerships.
• Referral and discount programs.
• Appreciation events.
• Wellness initiatives.
• Health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Disability programs.
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match after one year of employment.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Pay

Pay range: $15.58 – $18.45 per hour; starting rate varies based on skills and experience.