Life Care Services·The Villages, Florida
The Activities Assistant is responsible for planning and coordinating a variety of resident activities, including social, cultural, and religious events. They also provide one-to-one visits and facilitate group discussions to enhance the quality of life for older adults.
The Activity Assistant payrate is $15.00 an hour. **Actual salary may fall outside of the posted salary range as it is dependent on skills and experience.
Be part of something special. 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 Pointe at The Villages, 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.
• Assists with planning, coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits, as indicated.
Freedom Pointe at The Villages embraces a culture of hospitality guided by 10 Hospitality Promises. These promises shape how we connect with residents, co‑workers, families, and guests—placing respect, kindness, and genuine care at the center of every interaction.
Promises such as holding ourselves and one another accountable and embracing and valuing our differences allow us to maintain a high level of professionalism in both conduct and appearance at all times. We proudly celebrate employees who not only demonstrate but exceed these promises through monthly recognition awards, employee engagement activities, and pop‑up appreciation events.
Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status.
Please note that Freedom Pointe conducts background checks via the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA). Please visit their website at https://info.flclearinghouse.com [https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.flclearinghouse.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJake.Shanahan%40ahca.myflorida.com%7C4b82b03a51ad4f4b95a108de4232c2f0%7C583c5f193b644cedb59ee8649bdc4aa6%7C0%7C0%7C639020982980038846%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xZdgpZEJ7lRUp18fRP71qweuFp0i1gIxOp6MWfK8zlM%3D&reserved=0] for more information on background screening requirements.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma. One year of experience in a social or recreational program within a licensed health care setting is preferred.
Market context
In Florida, Activities Assistant roles in assisted living are commonly sought by communities that need support with resident engagement, especially in settings serving older adults. Competition can be strong because employers often prefer candidates with a high school diploma and prior experience in a licensed health care social or recreational program, while benefits like health, dental, vision, 401k, and paid training can make openings more attractive. Review the activity schedule and highlight any experience leading group activities or adapting plans for different resident needs; job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.