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Activities Assistant

The Ivy of McKinney · MCKINNEY, TX Part Time

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Job Description

Join The Ivy of McKinney as a Part-Time (weekends only) Activities Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors every day. In this onsite role, you will help create a positive, engaging, and supportive environment for residents by planning and leading activities that promote social connection, cognitive stimulation, physical activity, and emotional well-being . We are looking for a compassionate, creative, and energetic team member who enjoys working with older adults, especially in a memory care or senior living setting. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in activities, life enrichment, resident engagement, dementia care, assisted living, or senior care careers . Responsibilities: Assist with planning and leading daily activities for residents Support games, crafts, music, events, and wellness programs Encourage resident participation and engagement Adapt activities for seniors with memory loss or cognitive impairment Set up and clean up activity spaces and supplies Work closely with staff to create meaningful resident experiences Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required Experience working with seniors preferred, especially in memory care, assisted living, or senior living Strong communication and interpersonal skills Creative, patient, and compassionate approach Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stay active throughout the day Ability to work weekends If you are passionate about enriching the lives of seniors and building a rewarding career in memory care or resident activities , apply today to join The Ivy of McKinney .

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

About This Employer

The Ivy of McKinney is a Assisted Living — TYPE A located in MCKINNEY, TX at 3392 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE.

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Employer profile provided by DFW Senior Living Guide

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $12.93/hr ($26,894/yr). The typical range is $11.12 – $14.51/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,381/yr

DFW Median $26,894/yr

Experienced (90th) $36,005/yr

vs. National Median -24.9%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.