Activities Assistant in Waukegan, Illinois at Galloway Senior Living

GALLOWAY SENIOR LIVING

Activities Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Activities Director

Supervises: N/A

Created/Revised: August 2026

About Galloway Senior Living

Galloway Senior Living is a locally owned and operated assisted living and memory care community committed to providing exceptional care, compassion, and a supportive environment for our residents and staff. Our community is founded on the principles of respect, dignity, and a personalized approach to senior living. At Galloway Senior Living, we prioritize a positive company culture that fosters a sense of belonging, teamwork, and a shared commitment to enhancing the lives of our residents.

Job Summary

The Activities Assistant supports the Activities Director by delivering hands-on, day-to-day programming for residents, incorporating the Seven Dimensions of Well-Being under the Activities Director's direction. The Activities Assistant reflects individual differences in social, physical, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, emotional, and vocational preferences by leading, setting up, and supporting activities for a variety of types and levels of resident involvement. Working schedule must be flexible, including evening and weekend obligations.

Essential Functions

The following essential functions are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Lead and actively participate in daily activities alongside residents, following the plan set by the Activities Director.
• Set up and break down rooms, equipment, and materials before and after each scheduled activity.
• Escort and assist residents to and from activities, including those with mobility or cognitive limitations.
• Assist with planned outings, including transporting and accompanying residents to community events as needed.
• Maintain inventory of activity equipment and supplies, and report shortages to the Activities Director.
• Promote and encourage resident participation in activities.
• Split time between levels of care (assisted living and memory care) as directed by the Activities Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Good communication, listening, and written skills.
• Organized, patient, and flexible.
• Clean driving record (consent to motor vehicle records check and proof of auto insurance required).
• Professional confidentiality.
• Well-developed people skills. Compassionate, calm, friendly demeanor.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1 to 2 years' experience working with the elderly preferred.
• Ability to drive residents to community events; must consent to a motor vehicle records/DMV background check and obtain any required chauffeur license within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The team member is frequently required to sit. The team member is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Language Ability

• Ability to use English to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of residents, families, or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Cognitive Demands

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to use the internet and online programs.
• Ability to use an electronic tablet/hand held device and computer.

Environmental Adaptability

• Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting. Possible exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the SDS Manual.
• Continuous exposure to residents and/or family members who may be under stress.
• This job is considered “safety-sensitive,” defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.

Cancellation of Previous Agreements

The employee and Galloway Senior Living agree that this job description supersedes and cancels all previous position descriptions, schedules, and arrangements as of its effective date.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description also does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION CREATES AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OR IN ANY WAY ALTERS THE EMPLOYEE'S STATUS AS AN EMPLOYEE AT-WILL.

Acknowledgement

Team Member's Signature Date

Direct Supervisor's Signature Date