Activity Assistant - Senior Living

Activity Assistant (Lifestyle Assistant) – Allegro Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL | Full-Time | Sunday–Thursday | 9:00am–5:30pm

Fridays and Saturdays always yours. Five days doing work that truly matters.

Allegro Fort Lauderdale is seeking a creative, energetic Activity Assistant (Lifestyle Assistant) to lead life enrichment programming across our vibrant Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care community. If you love engaging people, planning meaningful experiences, and making every day feel special — this role was made for you.

Sunday through Thursday. Done by 5:30pm. In the heart of Fort Lauderdale.

What You'll Do:

• Plan and lead engaging daily activities — fitness, music, arts, games, social events, and more
• Build genuine relationships with residents, honoring their individual stories and preferences
• Coordinate special events, themed programs, and community outings
• Transport residents safely on community excursions
• Bring creativity, consistency, and heart to programming that residents look forward to every day

What You Bring:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in any of the following — preferred:
  • ALF or senior living activities department
  • School teaching or education
  • Hotel or hospitality program coordination
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record — required
• Creative, energetic, and naturally engaging personality
• Dependable, organized, and comfortable leading both individual and group programming
• No certifications required

Why Allegro Fort Lauderdale?
Allegro Fort Lauderdale is one of South Florida's most vibrant and respected senior living communities — a large, active community where your programming makes a real difference in the daily lives of residents across three distinct neighborhoods. You'll work alongside a supportive team in a beautiful setting where your creativity and energy are genuinely celebrated.

Allegro Fort Lauderdale | 1290 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Full-Time | Sun–Thu | Fri & Sat Off | Clean Driving Record Required
Apply today and bring your passion to a community that can't wait to meet you!

The primary responsibility of the Lifestyle Assistant is to assist the Lifestyle Director in providing a full-time social and activity program at the Community for all residents and families. Encouraging resident socialization, improving daily living skills, expanding personal interests, increasing physical activity and education. Making every effort to maintain and expand the lifestyle of all the residents.

Areas of Responsibility

• Assist the Lifestyle Director in conducting and coordinating scheduled activities seven days a week for all the residents at the Community.
• Assist in preparing the monthly Lifestyle calendar, posting the calendar, and distributing it to all residents.
• Facilitate and support monthly resident council meetings and other resident meetings as directed by the Lifestyle Director.
• Assist the Lifestyle Director in contacting appropriate community groups and volunteers to perform specific activities and to assist in the Lifestyle programs.
• Assist in scheduling transportation for residents.   
• Be prepared to drive the property vehicles on an as needed basis. 
• Assessing residents’ social and lifestyle activity preferences. 
• Other job duties assigned – see full job description.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or 21 to drive the company bus.   
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for the state where the vehicle is operated. 
• Must possess high energy/enthusiasm, decision making, problem solving, planning/organization, and rapport building skills.  
• Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.  
• Must have an acceptable Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) record; the record must be checked annually. 
• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of related experience at an independent living, assisted living, or senior nursing facility preferred.
• CDL license a perk, may be required at some locations, inquire within.