Activity Assistant Senior Living

Activity Assistant – Senior Living
Tavares, FL | Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling

Make Every Day Meaningful at Alto Tavares

Alto Tavares is looking for an energetic, creative Activity Assistant (Lifestyle Assistant) who believes that a great day starts with great programming. If you love connecting with seniors, planning engaging events, and bringing genuine enthusiasm to every shift — this is your role.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan, coordinate, and lead daily activities and programs for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents
• Build meaningful relationships with residents, learning their interests, histories, and what brings them joy
• Coordinate outings, entertainment, seasonal events, and community partnerships
• Maintain activity calendars, attendance records, and required documentation
• Transport residents to outings and off-site activities as needed
• Collaborate with the care team to support resident well-being through purposeful engagement
• Support volunteer coordination and family involvement in programming

What You Bring:

• Experience in activities, recreation, or programming in a senior living setting — preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred
• A creative, energetic personality with genuine passion for working with seniors
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record — required
• Flexibility to work either 9:00am–5:00pm or 10:00am–7:00pm shifts as scheduled

Why Alto Tavares?
Alto Tavares is a warm, vibrant senior living community in the heart of the Florida Lakes region — a place where residents are known by name, programming is resident-centered, and your contributions are visible every single day.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Daily Pay — access your earnings before payday
• Tuition Reimbursement & Career Growth Opportunities
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Associate Recognition Programs
• Free Meal Each Shift
• A team that supports you — and the residents who count on you

Alto Tavares | Tavares, FL
Full-Time | Activity Programming | Driver’s License Required
Apply today and help Alto Tavares residents live their best days.

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 possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company Fleet Safety standards. Driving is an essential function of this position and a condition of employment. Associates in this role are required to meet and maintain Company driving eligibility and insurability requirements to perform assigned job duties.
• MVR reviews will be conducted at hire and periodically thereafter in accordance with Company policy. Failure to meet or maintain Company driving standards may result in removal from driving responsibilities and may impact continued employment eligibility for this position.
• 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.