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Activity Assistant

Peregrine Senior Living
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026
We are currently seeking an energetic and experienced Activity Assistant to join our team!

Schedule: Full Time - Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm

Salary: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour - based on experience

Benefits:

  • Generous PTO
  • Paid Holidays AND Floating Holidays
  • Aetna Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Child Care Reimbursement
  • Compassionate PTO Donation Program - to support a team member
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PTO Cash Out Program
  • Retirement Plan – 401 (k) with company match


Activities Assistant Responsibilities include:

  • Works with Activity Director to deliver creative and exciting Resident activities meeting individual needs and interests within the community
  • Under the direction of the Director of Activities, assist with orienting all residents to activity programs.
  • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make decisions. Must be a proven professional with compassion, integrity, and honesty.
  • The ability to work under pressure, resolve conflict, prioritize tasks, and follow through with creative ideas.
  • Have a keen ability to foster teamwork with co-workers, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, helping others beyond the job responsibilities, and creating positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.


Activity Assistant Education and Experience:

  • Must hold a valid NYS driver's license, required
  • High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent, required
  • Minimum 3 years experience in Senior Assisted Living, preferred


Company Overview:

Peregrine Senior Living is known for their innovative leadership in revolutionizing care for the elderly. Joining Peregrine means working for a leader in memory care-based programs, one that has set current standards and will likely define them in the future. Come join our team and help us revolutionize exceptional care for the senior population.

Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker, located in Albany, New York, is a leading provider of senior assisted living and memory care and is committed to providing its residents with exceptional care and supervision.

Employee Appreciation:

  • Peregrine Proud: Public Acknowledgment of Exceptional Employee Performance
  • Monthly All Staff Gift Card Drawings
  • Periodic All Staff Appreciation Community Events
  • Annual Longevity Rewards: Anniversary Bonus and Celebration


Peregrine Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Peregrine Senior Living makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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