Part Time Activity Assistant for Memory Care Community

Company: Ivy at Ellington
Location: Ellington
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Activity Assistant will assist in the implementation of a social/recreational program for residents in our Memory Care floor of our assisted living community. Activities include but are not limited to: spiritual, educational, intellectual, sensory motor, cognitive, social, and health/wellness. We are looking for evening and weekend availability. Must enjoy working with seniors and be familiar with dementia. Benefits PTO Health and Dental Insurance Life insurance Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSA Paid Holidays/Floating Holiday Pet Health Insurance Programs Employee Assistance Plans Retirement Account Assistance Employee Appreciation Programs Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Activity Director, continuously assess resident participation and engagement in activities and reports findings to the Director Engages, encourages, motivates, and escorts residents to planned activities Implement programs that include spiritual, educational, intellectual, sensory motor, cognitive, social, health/wellness arts and crafts, music, exercise, games, and lectures Provide assistance to residents needing additional support during specific activities in a respectful dignified manner Provide 1:1 “well/social” visits to residents who prefer to stay in their apartment or prefer not to join large groups, but enjoy coming out to the common areas Requirements: Associates Degree Preferred or experience equivalent. Must have 1 year experience (paid or volunteer) working with elders in home care, assisted living or skilled nursing facilities We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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