Activites Assistant / Senior Living
About The Position
Lifestyle Assistant (Activities Assistant) Full-Time | Day ShiftThe Piper Living – Kansas City2300 N 113th TerraceKansas City, KS 66109 The Piper Living is hiring a Full-Time Lifestyle Assistant (Activities Assistant) to join our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Kansas City, KS. This opportunity is ideal for candidates searching for Activities Assistant jobs in Kansas City KS, senior living activities careers, Assisted Living activity coordinator roles, Memory Care programming jobs, recreation assistant positions, or elderly engagement careers near Kansas City. If you are energetic, creative, and passionate about enriching the lives of seniors, we would love to connect with you. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in senior activities, dementia programming, Alzheimer’s engagement, therapeutic recreation, event planning, or healthcare activities support, though prior experience is preferred and not required. A positive attitude, strong organization, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with residents are key to success in this role. The primary responsibility of the Lifestyle Assistant is to assist the Lifestyle Director in providing a full-time social and activity program at the Community for all residents and families. Encouraging resident socialization, improving daily living skills, expanding personal interests, increasing physical activity and education. Making every effort to maintain and expand the lifestyle of all the residents.
Requirements
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or 21 to drive the company bus.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for the state where the vehicle is operated.
- Must possess high energy/enthusiasm, decision making, problem solving, planning/organization, and rapport building skills.
- Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
- Must have an acceptable Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) record; the record must be checked annually.
- The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one (1) year of related experience at an independent living, assisted living, or senior nursing facility preferred.
- Appropriate CDL license preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Lifestyle Director in conducting and coordinating scheduled activities seven days a week for all the residents at the Community.
- Assist in preparing the monthly Lifestyle calendar, posting the calendar, and distributing it to all residents.
- Facilitate and support monthly resident council meetings and other resident meetings as directed by the Lifestyle Director.
- Assist the Lifestyle Director in contacting appropriate community groups and volunteers to perform specific activities and to assist in the Lifestyle programs.
- Assist in scheduling transportation for residents.
- Be prepared to drive the property vehicles on an as needed basis.
- Assessing residents’ social and lifestyle activity preferences.
- Other job duties assigned – see full job description.
Benefits
- Competitive pay (based on experience)
- Medical, Vision & Dental coverage (Medical for Full-Time team members)
- Supplemental insurance (short-term disability, long-term disability & life insurance)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Growth opportunities within senior living
- A supportive, team-focused culture where creativity and compassion thrive
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
