Community Life Services Activity Assistant

WHO ARE WE? 

If you enjoy working with older adults, caring for and talking with them, learning from their stories and seeing them smile, this is the job of a lifetime. At Freedom Village Bradenton, you can jump-start a senior living career or build the one you have. You’ll grow, advance, and gain knowledge in senior services — one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country. 

We offer jobs in Bradenton, FL, at all levels and for all types of skills and expertise. You’ll join a team that’s passionate about working with seniors and making them our top priority. We’re committed to delivering the very best resident-centered care and providing high-quality hospitality through our Extraordinary Impressions program. With integrity, a solid work ethic and empathy for older adults, you can create a long, satisfying, and fruitful senior living career at Freedom Village of Bradenton. 

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

The Activities Assistant- Part -time- supports the planning and delivery of recreational, social, and therapeutic activities for residents in a skilled nursing facility. This role helps enhance residents’ quality of life by encouraging participation, promoting socialization, and supporting emotional and cognitive well-being.

YOU ARE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE YOU WILL… 

• Assist with planning, organizing, and leading individual and group activities (e.g., games, arts & crafts, music, exercise, social events)
• Encourage resident participation and adapt activities to meet varying physical, cognitive, and emotional needs
• Provide one-on-one activities for residents who are unable to participate in group programs
• Escort residents to and from activity programs as needed
• Assist with special events, holiday celebrations, and community or family programs
• Help maintain activity calendars, attendance records, and documentation as required
• Set up, clean up, and organize activity spaces and supplies
• Observe and report resident responses or concerns to the Activities Director or nursing staff
• Follow all facility policies, safety procedures, infection control guidelines, and resident rights regulations

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School degree required. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required 
• One year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred. 
• Background in journalism, creative writing, music, art, drama, and dance therapy preferred. 

WE VALUE OUR EMPLOYEES AND SHOW APPRECIATION THROUGH… 

• Scholarships and Educational Assistance Programs, because we value the development of our team members and promoting from within. 
• Extraordinary Reward Points, because we value recognizing and appreciating our employees for their hard work. 
• Our comprehensive benefits, because we value health and wellness for you and your family.
• Various Employee-led Committees because we value employee engagement and making your voice heard. 
• A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program because we understand that life happens. 
• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, (401)K Retirement 
• Freedom Village Bradenton has partnered with Daily Pay to give our team members control over accessing their paycheck on their own schedule. Ask us about how this benefit supports your financial wellbeing today! 

 

Salary: $18.00 

Shift: Part Time - Weekends required