Activity Director

Locations:

• Beloit Senior Living / The Gardens
• Milton Senior Living
• Waterford Senior Living / Memory Care

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At Great Lakes Senior Living, our mission is to provide a superior level of compassionate care, dignity, and respect to each and every person who enters our doors. We strive to nurture an environment of love, encouragement, and support—offering more than a home by creating meaningful opportunities for engagement, connection, and joy.

As an Activity Director Assistant, you play an important role in supporting resident quality of life by assisting with the planning, coordination, and facilitation of activities that promote physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being.

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Job Title: Activity Director Assistant

Reports To: Activity Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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Position Summary

This job description is provided during orientation to outline the responsibilities and expectations of the Activity Director Assistant role. This position supports the Activity Director in implementing a comprehensive activity and life enrichment program that meets the interests, abilities, and needs of residents while maintaining regulatory compliance and a positive community atmosphere.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Core duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Activity & Program Support

• Assist with planning, preparing, and leading group and individual activities
• Encourage resident participation and engagement in activities and events
• Support activities that promote physical movement, cognitive stimulation, creativity, and social interaction
• Assist with set-up, clean-up, and organization of activity spaces and supplies

Resident Engagement & Support

• Build positive relationships with residents and families
• Support residents during activities, ensuring safety, dignity, and inclusion
• Adapt activities to meet varying physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities
• Observe and report changes in resident participation or behavior to the Activity Director

Documentation & Communication

• Assist with maintaining activity attendance records and documentation
• Help prepare and post activity calendars and announcements
• Communicate resident preferences, feedback, and participation trends to the Activity Director

Special Events & Community Involvement

• Assist with community events, holiday celebrations, outings, and special programs
• Support volunteers and entertainers as directed
• Help coordinate transportation and supervision for outings when assigned

Compliance & Professional Standards

• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Maintain compliance with DHS Chapter 83 and DHS Chapter 89 regulations as applicable
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and in-service programs
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude

General Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to other departments during special events as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Activity Director or leadership team

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Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

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Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with older adults preferred
• Experience in activities, recreation, or customer service preferred

Certificates, Licenses, and Training

• CBRF Training in First Aid/Choking, Fire Safety, and Standard Precautions training required or obtained upon hire
• Valid driver’s license may be required for outings

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Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Creativity and enthusiasm for engaging residents
• Ability to work with individuals of varying abilities
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Patience, compassion, and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Schedule and Availability

• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Hours based on activity programming and community needs

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Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

• Regular standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to assist residents with mobility as needed
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50–100 pounds occasionally

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Work Environment

• Moderate noise level typical of a senior living community

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Acknowledgment

I acknowledge that I have received and reviewed this job description during orientation. I understand that it outlines the general responsibilities and expectations of the Activity Director Assistant role and that duties may be adjusted based on community needs, regulatory requirements, or management direction.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the position.