What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT position at Suntree Senior Living Management LLC?
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Activities Assistant
Full-Time | Assisted Living Community
Melbourne, FL
Reports to: Activities Director
Bringing Energy, Connection, and Creativity to Every Day
Are you outgoing, creative, and naturally drawn to working with people? Do you enjoy making others smile, capturing meaning moments, and helping create fun, engaging experiences?
We are seeking a dynamic, personable, and dependable Activities Assistant to join our Assisted Living community. This is a highly interactive, hands-on role where your personality, creativity, and ability to connect with residents truly make a difference every day.
If you enjoy conversation, group engagement, and creative joyful experiences, this may be the perfect fit.
What a Day Might Look Like
In this role, you may:
- Lead trivia, games, music session, or group discussion.
- Spend time engaging with residents in conversation and activities
- Help coordinate social events, themed programs, and community gatherings
- Encourage participation and create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere
- Capture photos and videos of activities and meaningful moments throughout the day
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being active, social, and engaged throughout the day.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who:
- Enjoys building relationships and engaging with seniors in a warm and respectful way
- Has a friendly, outgoing, and approachable personality
- Brings energy, creativity, and positivity to the environment
- Is dependable, professional, and a strong team player
- Communicates effectively with residents, families, and coworkers
- Is comfortable interacting with residents of varying abilities, including those who may experience memory challenges
- Demonstrates patient, adaptability, and a sense of humor
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Activities Director in planning and leading social, recreational, and educational programs
- Independently lead group activities such as trivia, games, discussion, music, and crafts
- Create a welcoming and engaging environment that encourages participation
- Adapt activities and communication styles based on resident needs and abilities
- Assist with set-up and clean-up, including arranging rooms and preparing materials
- Take photos and short videos of activities and events
- Edit and upload videos to internal apps or platforms.
- Create flyers, calendars, and activity announcements using simple digital design tools (training provided)
- Update digital signage and TV displays with community programming content
- Maintain organization of activity supplies and storage areas
- Support and accompany residents on outings
- Step-in and lead independently when needed
- Participate in ongoing training and education
Experience & Skills (Preferred or Will Train)
- Experience in hospitality, customer service, recreation, education, or working with seniors is a plus
- Comfortable leading groups and speaking in front of others
- Basic comfort with digital tools for creating flyers and visual content (training provided)
- Interest in photography, video, or storytelling is highly valued
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Creativity, flexibility, and reliability are essential
Availability & Logistics
- Full-Time / Tuesday through Saturday (daytime schedule to start)
- Occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Must have reliable transportation
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to pass Level II background screening: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
- Basic computer literacy required
- Prior experience preferred but not required. We will train the right person
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs (50 lbs with assistance)
- Work indoors and outdoors as needed
Why Join Our Team?
This is a role where your personality truly matters. Every day, you will help create moments of connection, laughter, and joy for our residents.
If you enjoy working with people, staying active, and bringing creativity into everyday experiences, we would love to meet you.