✨ Activities Assistant

Bring Joy. Build Connections. Make Every Day Meaningful.

📍 Location: Epworth Villa
👤 Reports To: Life Enrichment Coordinator
💲 Pay: Starting at $16/hour, based on experience
🕒 Schedule: Sunday–Thursday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

🌟 Position Summary

Epworth Villa is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and creative Life Enrichment Assistant to help create meaningful experiences for our residents. In this role, you’ll support residents’ emotional, social, and cognitive well-being through engaging activities, special events, and daily interactions that foster joy and connection.

🎨 Essential Responsibilities

Lead Engaging Activities

• Facilitate group and individual activities including music, games, crafts, exercise, themed events, and social programs.
• Encourage resident participation and engagement in daily programming.

Create Meaningful Experiences

• Help plan celebrations, holiday events, and special activities that enhance residents’ quality of life.
• Promote an atmosphere of warmth, fun, and inclusion.

Support Residents with Compassion

• Build positive relationships through conversation, encouragement, and companionship.
• Assist residents during activities and provide support as appropriate.

Assist with Program Coordination

• Prepare activity materials, decorate event spaces, and help maintain activity supplies.
• Support the development and implementation of monthly activity calendars.

Promote Resident Well-Being

• Observe residents for changes in mood, behavior, or condition and communicate concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Help new residents feel welcomed and connected within the community.

Collaborate as a Team

• Work closely with staff, volunteers, families, and other departments to provide exceptional resident experiences.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and team-oriented attitude.

✅ Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience as an Activities Assistant or in a related role preferred.
• Creative, upbeat, and compassionate personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and resident needs.
• Passion for working with older adults and enhancing their daily lives.
• Commitment to treating residents, families, and coworkers with dignity and respect.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

Full-Time Benefits

• Optional Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance Options
• Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Six Paid Holidays Each Year

Part-Time Benefits

• Paid Time Off based on hours worked

Benefits for All Employees (FT, PT & PRN)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• On-Campus Fitness Center
• Wellness Programs
• Supportive, Mission-Driven Workplace

💙 Why Join Epworth Villa?

At Epworth Villa, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of a community dedicated to compassion, purpose, and exceptional care. Every day brings opportunities to brighten someone’s life, build meaningful relationships, and create moments that matter.

If you’re ready to turn creativity into connection and compassion into action, apply today and help us make every day brighter for our residents.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Hiring
At Epworth Villa, we’re committed to a workplace where people are treated with respect and opportunities are based on what you bring to the role. We consider all qualified applicants and do not discriminate or tolerate harassment based on legally protected characteristics. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.