Activities Assistant

Cornerstone Assisted Living, a Cassia community, is hiring friendly and enthusiastic Activities Assistants to join our Life Enrichment team! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to engage residents in activities, events, and outings that promote connection, purpose, and enjoyment. If you're energetic, creative, and enjoy building relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As an Activities Assistant at Cornerstone , you'll help plan and lead activities, support community events, and assist residents with participation in recreational and social programs. This position also includes transporting residents to outings, so a valid driver's license is required, along with a willingness to take a DOT physical exam. The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, and enjoys creating positive experiences for older adults. If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference while having fun, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Type: Full-Time

Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Must be able to work an occasional weekend or evening for activity purposes.

Pay: $18.50 - $22.55 per hour depending on experience

Activities Assistant Responsibilities

• Encourage, support, and assist residents with activities.
• Interact and assist residents on a one-to-one basis outside of structured program times.
• Document activity attendance and degree of involvement.
• Act as a positive representative at all times.
• Transport participants using Cornerstone 14 passenger bus/van to scheduled outings.
• Display an attitude of courtesy and respect for all residents, families, and staff.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Activities Assistant Qualifications

• Prior experience working with seniors preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrate good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities.
• Creative aptitude for training in arts, crafts, and games.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understood.
• Must be 21+ years of age to meet federal and insurance requirements for driving activity bus.
• Must possess a valid MN Driver's License.
• Must be willing and able to pass a DOT physical exam.

Cassia Benefits

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
• Discounted Meals
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members

About Us

Cornerstone Assisted Living is an 84-unit assisted living and memory care senior living community located in Plymouth, MN. We are in a quiet, residential neighborhood surrounded by marshlands filled with birds and wildlife. We received the 2025 Customer Experience Award for categories such as recommend to others, overall customer experience and more. If you want to join a stable team with longevity, in a “fun and family comes first” - stress free environment, then you owe it to yourself to check us out.

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.cornerstoneal.org/

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

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Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.