Activities Assistant (Resident Services)

Description

Love making people smile? Turn that into a career!

Are you creative, outgoing, compassionate, and looking for a job where you can genuinely make someone's day better?

At Oak Crest Retirement Center , we're looking for a Resident Services Assistant to help bring fun, friendship, and meaningful experiences into the lives of our residents!

From organizing games and special events to leading group activities and simply spending time getting to know residents, you'll play an important role in making Oak Crest a wonderful place to call home.

If you love people, enjoy staying active, and have a knack for bringing joy to others, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

• •Bring the fun! Lead and assist with engaging activities, games, social gatherings, and special events.
• •Get creative! Help plan programs that reflect residents' interests, abilities, and personalities.
• •Build meaningful relationships. Spend time with residents, encourage participation, and help everyone feel welcomed and included.
• •Make every day different. Assist with recreational, educational, spiritual, and social programs that enrich residents' lives.
• •Help behind the scenes. Coordinate supplies, set up activities, maintain records, and assist with event preparation.
• •Work as a team. Collaborate with coworkers and volunteers to create a positive, supportive environment for residents.

Why Oak Crest?

Oak Crest is a nonprofit retirement community where we believe that quality of life is about so much more than meeting basic needs. It's about connection, independence, dignity, laughter, and having something to look forward to each day.

As part of our Resident Services team, you'll have the opportunity to get to know some incredible people, share your talents, and make a real difference in their lives.

Ready to make work a little more meaningful (and a lot more fun)?

Apply today! We can't wait to meet you.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• •A warm, friendly personality and a genuine love for working with older adults.
• •Creativity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to jump in and help.
• •Strong communication and organizational skills.
• •Patience, flexibility, and the ability to connect with people of different personalities and abilities.
• •Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• •High school diploma or equivalent.
• •Valid driver's license.
• •Availability to work scheduled weekends and holidays.

Experience in senior living, recreation, activities, or volunteering with older adults is a plus, but not required! We're especially interested in finding someone with the right attitude, creativity, and heart for our residents.