Job Description
Activities Assistant
Silver Ridge | Hillcrest Health & Living
Full-Time & Part-Time available!
Mission: We inspire people to live their best lives.
Pay: $15.00-$18.38 per hour
Silver Ridge is seeking an energetic, creative, and compassionate Lifestyle Leader to bring engaging, meaningful experiences to our residents. This role is perfect for someone who loves planning activities, building connections, and creating moments that spark joy, purpose, and community.
If you’re equal parts organizer, encourager, and entertainer, this may be your stage.
What You’ll Do
• Plan, organize, and lead recreational and social activities that meet the interests, needs, and abilities of all residents
• Assist in developing the monthly activity calendar and contributing to the community newsletter
• Plan and support large-scale community events, celebrations, and holiday programming
• Decorate for holidays and special events
• Encourage resident participation in daily scheduled activities
• Conduct one-on-one visits with residents as needed
• Assess resident interest inventories and adapt programming accordingly
• Assist with recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers
• Maintain recreation supplies and activity spaces
• Participate in dementia-specific orientation and ongoing education
What We’re Looking For
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• At least 1 year of experience in recreational programming with aging adults or a similar setting preferred
• Recreation therapy certification preferred
• Music background or ability to play instruments is a plus •
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and compassionate in emotional or fast-paced situations
• Comfortable using technology and available resources efficiently
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and perform standing, sitting, bending, and repetitive movements
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Comfortable with potential exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
Why Hillcrest?
• Purpose-driven work that truly makes a difference
• A collaborative, supportive team environment
• Opportunities for creativity and program development
• Ongoing professional development encouraged
Location: Silver Ridge
Schedule: Varies based on programming needs
