About this role
Activity Assistant – Spring Gardens Assisted Living (Draper, UT)
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday 9am-5pm
Are you passionate about bringing joy to others? Do you have creativity, energy, and a heart for service?
Spring Gardens Assisted Living, a vibrant senior living community nestled in beautiful Draper, UT, is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Activity Assistant to join our team!
In this role, you wont just be planning events, youll be creating meaningful moments that enrich the lives of our residents every single day. Your passion and imagination can spark joy, foster connection, and help our residents thrive.
If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team where Kindness Counts , wed love to meet you.
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What You'll Do:
- Assist in planning, organizing, and leading a wide variety of activities such as games, crafts, music, exercise, outings, and special events
- Engage residents in ways that promote dignity, purpose, and joy
- Encourage participation and adapt activities to meet the diverse interests and needs of residents
- Build relationships with residents and family members, creating a welcoming and supportive environment
- Help decorate and prepare the community for seasonal events and celebrations
- Support documentation of resident participation and program evaluations
- Collaborating with the Activities Director and care team to enhance residents' quality of life
Qualifications
What Were Looking For:
- A positive, energetic, and compassionate personality
- Creativity and enthusiasm for planning engaging, meaningful activities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire participation from residents
- Previous experience in senior living, recreation, or a similar role is a plus—but passion and heart matter most!
- Must be able to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and assist with setting up/tearing down activities
- Assisted living and dementia care experience preferred
Why Join Us?
- A supportive, team-oriented workplace where kindness truly counts
- Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents
- Ongoing training and growth opportunities
- Beautiful community and positive culture
- Competitive pay and benefits
Benefits
- Competitive salary, training, and growth opportunities
- Free VASA gym members
- 1 Free meal every shift
- Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program