Activity Assistant in Wheat Ridge, Colorado at American Baptist Homes of the Midwest

Activity Assistant – Senior Living
$18.81–$22.00/hour | Full-Time Days
Mountain Vista Memory Care/Assisted Living | Colorado

Mountain Vista Memory Care/Assisted Living is hiring an Activity Assistant to support engaging and meaningful recreational programming within our senior living community. This is a full-time, day-shift opportunity with competitive pay, strong benefits, and a mission-driven culture.

If you enjoy working with older adults and have a passion for creating fun, enriching experiences that improve quality of life, we’d love to meet you.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Competitive Pay: $18.81–$22.00 per hour (credit for experience given)
• Schedule: Full-time, Tuesday–Saturday day shift
• Mission-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact in residents’ lives every day
• Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside a compassionate and collaborative care team
• Fast Hiring Process: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours

What You’ll Do

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and leading recreational and wellness activities for residents
• Support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical engagement opportunities
• Encourage resident participation and build meaningful relationships with residents and families
• Help create and maintain a vibrant and welcoming environment within the community
• Assist with group activities, special events, outings, and holiday programming
• Prepare activity materials, supplies, and room setups as needed
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support resident well-being
• Maintain activity documentation and attendance records as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to work Tuesday–Saturday schedule consistently

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as an Activity Assistant in healthcare, senior living, or a related setting
• Experience working with Memory Care or Assisted Living residents preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative, energetic, and compassionate personality

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ready to Apply?

Join a community where your work helps create joy, connection, and meaningful moments for residents every day.

Apply today to become an Activity Assistant at Mountain Vista Memory Care/Assisted Living.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.