Activities Assistant

Bring Joy, Connection, and Purpose to Every Day!

Join the team at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living & Memory Care, a Sonida Senior Living community in Marquette, MI!

Do you enjoy making people smile? Are you creative, energetic, compassionate, and looking for a career where you can truly make a difference?

As an Activities Assistant, youll help create meaningful experiences, fun activities, and opportunities for connection for our residents. From games and celebrations to music, crafts, outings, and one-on-one interactions, every day brings an opportunity to brighten someones day.

If you love working with people and want a job where your energy, creativity, and compassion can make a real impact, wed love to meet you!

What Youll Love About Working Here

• Flexible scheduling

• Competitive pay

• PTO available starting on Day One

• Paid training

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance*

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary company match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Educational and learning opportunities

• Paid Team Member and Resident referral programs

• Innovative technology designed to support our team and enhance resident care

What Youll Do

As an Activities Assistant, youll help bring our Life Enrichment program to life! Youll support activities and experiences designed around the interests, abilities, and preferences of the residents we serve.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with group activities, events, games, crafts, music, celebrations, and other recreational programs

• Spending one-on-one time with residents to encourage engagement and connection

• Supporting residents in pursuing hobbies, interests, and activities they enjoy

• Helping create a welcoming, fun, and inclusive environment

• Encouraging resident independence and honoring individual preferences and choices

• Building positive relationships with residents, families, team members, and visitors

• Assisting with the setup, coordination, and cleanup of activities and events

• Observing residents and communicating needs, concerns, or changes appropriately

• Helping ensure residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion at all times

• Following company policies, safety procedures, and applicable state and federal guidelines

• Participating in required training and educational programs

What Were Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has a positive, energetic, and engaging personality

• Enjoys working with seniors and making a difference in their day

• Is creative and enjoys finding new ways to bring people together

• Has strong communication and customer service skills

• Is dependable, compassionate, and a supportive team member

• Respects each residents individuality, preferences, and right to make personal choices

• Can bring enthusiasm, patience, and a caring attitude to work every day

• Has previous experience with activities, recreation, customer service, or senior living (preferred, but not required)

Why Brookridge Heights?

At Brookridge Heights, youll have the opportunity to do more than just plan activities-youll help create moments that matter.

A favorite song, a friendly conversation, a game with friends, or an opportunity to try something new can bring joy and connection to someones day. As part of our Life Enrichment team, youll play an important role in helping residents live meaningful, engaging, and fulfilling lives.

If youre ready for a rewarding career where you can bring your creativity, compassion, and positive energy to work every day, wed love to meet you. Apply today!

• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Scheduling eligibility may vary based on location.