Weekend Resident Programming Assistant

Weekend Resident Program Assistant – Brookdale Vernon Hills

Join our team at Brookdale Vernon Hills as a Weekend Resident Program Assistant, where you’ll help create a fun, engaging, and meaningful environment for our residents. This role supports the planning and delivery of weekend activities and programs that promote social connection, wellness, and purpose. Ideal candidates are energetic, creative, and compassionate individuals who enjoy working with seniors and bringing joy to their day.

Weekend availability is required, and prior experience in senior living or recreation is a plus.

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Grow your career with Brookdale! Resident Engagement Assistants have opportunities for advancement to positions such as Resident Engagement Coordinators, Clare Bridge Program Coordinators, and Resident Engagement Managers.

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including  protection and pet insurance

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team-based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

• Support and nurture the Engagement 3.0 philosophy (Friendships First, Programs Second, and Purpose Partners).
• Assist the Engagement department as led by your Coordinator, Manager, or Director.
• Build relationships with residents to cultivate person-centered engagement and bridge connections between residents.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
• Home‑like feel and all‑around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
• Entertaining events and gatherings so residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
• Industry leader in clinical care.
• Nationwide company with over 675 communities, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a professional.
• Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.

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