What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at TerraBella Senior Living?
Company Description TerraBella Senior Living provides seniors with a comfortable, convenient lifestyle tailored to individual needs and preferences. The company offers Active Assisted Living and personalized Memory Care programs, giving residents and their families flexible options as needs change over time. TerraBella focuses on creating welcoming communities that support both independence and daily assistance. Team members contribute to an environment where seniors can enjoy meaningful activities, social engagement, and a high quality of life.
Role Description The Activities Assistant is a full-time, hybrid role based in South Charlotte NC.
The Activities Assistant helps set up activity spaces, gather materials, and safely escort or assist residents to and from programs. Daily responsibilities include engaging residents in conversation, encouraging participation, documenting attendance and feedback, and collaborating with care and dining teams to coordinate schedules. The role also involves transportation to and feom appointments and outtings.
Qualifications
- Strong Communication skills for interacting with residents, families, and team members.
- Customer Service and Elder Care skills to support a respectful, person-centered resident experience.
- Recreation skills to plan, lead, and adapt activities for diverse abilities and interests.
- Training skills to help introduce new team members or volunteers to activity routines and standards.
- Ability to work on-site in Cherryville, NC with some remote planning tasks as needed.
- Valid NC drivers license
- Organizational and time management skills to coordinate multiple activities and schedules.
- Compassionate, patient, and inclusive approach to working with older adults, including those with memory support needs.
- Previous experience in senior living, social services, recreation, or a related field is preferred but not required.