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What is a community life assistant?

Community Life Assistants are professionals who support and enhance the well-being of residents in community living settings, such as assisted living facilities, residential communities, or college dormitories. Their responsibilities typically include organizing social activities, assisting with daily living tasks, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, and being a resource for residents’ needs and concerns. They play a key role in creating a sense of community, encouraging engagement, and supporting residents’ social, emotional, and sometimes physical needs. Community Life Assistants often collaborate with other staff and family members to ensure a high quality of life for those they serve.

What are some common challenges a community life assistant faces when engaging residents in activities?

Community Life Assistants often encounter the challenge of encouraging participation from residents with diverse interests, abilities, and comfort levels. It's important to be adaptable and creative when planning activities, ensuring inclusivity and fostering a sense of belonging. Building trust and rapport with residents takes time and patience, and balancing administrative duties with direct engagement can require strong organizational skills. Collaborating closely with other staff members, such as activity coordinators and healthcare professionals, is key to creating a supportive and vibrant community.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a community life assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Community Life Assistant, you need a background in social services or recreation, strong organizational skills, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with scheduling software, event planning tools, and basic first aid certification is often beneficial. Exceptional interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to motivate and engage residents are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure effective support for community programs, foster resident well-being, and create a positive, inclusive environment.

What is the difference between Community Life Assistant vs Resident Services Coordinator?

AspectCommunity Life AssistantResident Services Coordinator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer experience in social servicesHigh school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require experience in social work or case management
Work EnvironmentAssists in community events, engages residents, and supports daily activities within residential communitiesCoordinates resident services, manages resident concerns, and facilitates community programs within housing facilities
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by senior living communities, apartment complexes, and housing associationsTypically found in affordable housing, senior living, and multi-family residential facilities

While both roles focus on resident engagement and support within residential communities, the Community Life Assistant primarily assists with community activities and resident interaction, whereas the Resident Services Coordinator handles resident concerns, service coordination, and program management. Both positions require similar credentials and are integral to fostering positive living environments.

What cities in Minnesota are hiring for Community Life Assistant jobs?

Cities in Minnesota with the most Community Life Assistant job openings:

Infographic showing various Community Life Assistant job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, and 26% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Community Life Assistant (On-Call/Casual) - Fremont Village

Zimmerman, MN • On-site

LSL ALF LLC
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$17.50 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Fremont Village, a Lifespark Senior Living Community, is looking for an Activities Assistant to join our growing team!         
         
Fremont Village Senior Living recently opened in October of 2022 and is located in Zimmerman, MN. We help seniors Age Magnificently in our gorgeous 65-unit, apartment style community providing Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care services.  We were awarded the Best Senior Living Bronze Award 2023 from Star Tribune. Fremont Village is a growing community with a fun, caring, and passionate team.  Join our team today!

Shifts Available: 8:30am-4:30pm (On-Call/Casual must be able to pick up weekends as well as some day shifts)
Wage: $17.50-$22.50 per hour  

Are you compassionate towards others?  Are you passionate about enriching the lives of others?  If so, we want you to join our team and help seniors Age Magnificently!  Our Community Life Assistants become family and impact the lives of our residents who live in a Lifespark Senior Living Community. 

In this position, you will be responsible to assist the Community Life Department Supervisor in the development, organization, coordination and implementation of comprehensive community life and wellness services and programs that meet the needs and interests of each tenant. Duties include:

  • Facilitate group programs as assigned in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Promote and integrate the wellness dimensions into the community life programs.
  • Communicate programs and develop positive relations with residents, family, and volunteers.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience working in Assisted Living and Memory Care is preferred.
  • Must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, resident’s families, and employees.
  • Must possess advanced computer skills, including email use.

Benefits:

  • Annual reviews with wage increases
  • Paid time off & paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • 401k + company match
  • Employee Referral bonuses
  • Tuition reimbursement and nursing loan forgiveness
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Career development


It has been and will continue to be our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, military service, use or nonuse of lawful products off the Employer’s premises during nonworking hours, or declining to attend a meeting or to participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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