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Activity Assistant (Lifestyle Assistant) - The Piper Kansas City, KS | Part-Time | Tuesday-Saturday | 1:00pm-5:30pm Afternoon hours. Beautiful community. Work that genuinely lights you up. The Piper — one of Kansas City's most elegant senior living communities — is seeking a warm, energetic Activity Assistant (Lifestyle Assistant) to support life enrichment programming every afternoon. With a consistent Tuesday-Saturday schedule and short afternoon shifts, this is a perfect opportunity for someone who wants meaningful part-time work in a community that truly stands apart. If you love people, bring natural energy to every room you enter, and want to make a real difference in seniors' lives — we want to meet you.

What You'll Do:

Assist in leading engaging afternoon activities — games, crafts, music, social events, and more Build genuine connections with residents, honoring their individual interests and stories Support weekend, evening, and holiday programming as needed Help prepare activity materials and maintain organized activity spaces Be a warm, dependable presence that residents look forward to seeing every afternoon

What You Bring:

Strong interest in working with seniors and a genuine understanding of their needs Valid driver's license and clean driving record — required 1-2 years of experience in a work-related environment — preferred Self-motivated, independent, and flexible Pleasant, friendly, and dependable — always No certifications required Why The Piper? The Piper is one of Kansas City's most beautiful and highly-regarded senior living communities — a place where the activities program is a cornerstone of daily life and your contributions are genuinely celebrated. Short afternoon shifts in an elegant, welcoming environment make this a role worth showing up for every single day. The Piper | 2300 N. 113th Terrace, Kansas City, KS 66109 Part-Time | Tue-Sat Afternoons | 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. Allegro Living, LLC serves as the parent company of Allegro Management Company and Spring Arbor Management Company, uniting decades of senior living expertise under one trusted name. Formed through the 2025 merger of two well-established brands, Allegro Living is building a premier senior living platform defined by inspired lifestyles, compassionate care, and meaningful regional reach. The only thing we're missing is YOU! Equal Employment Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Allegro Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.