Activity Assistant- Part Time

Oakmont Management Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living management company in Canada is seeking an Activity Assistant to enhance the quality of life for residents through scheduled activities and excursions. The role involves assisting in the organization of various activities while ensuring a safe and engaging environment. Ideal candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma, and preferably have experience coordinating activities with seniors. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. This position offers numerous benefits and a rewarding workplace culture.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Vacation and Personal Day

Complimentary Meals

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prefer one (1) year of experience coordinating or teaching activities with seniors.
• Requires current Class C license, Class B preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and directing activities and excursions.
• Promote resident participation through engaging activities.
• Maintain a safe environment for all residents and staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint)

Job description

Shift, Time, and Days

Friday and Saturday 9am to 59m

Pay Range

$17.50 to $18.25

Oakmont of Torrance

Oakmont of Torrance is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus. Managed by Oakmont Management Group, we provide exceptional quality, comfort, and care with five-star services and amenities. Residents enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with individualized comprehensive support that promotes continuing independence. We deliver meaningful lifestyles and relationships with residents, families, and team members by developing a winning culture and living these values: Authenticity * Teamwork * Compassion * Commitment * Resilience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Recognition Programs
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Activity Assistant

The Activity Assistant is responsible for assisting with organizing, scheduling, promoting, facilitating, and directing the activities and excursions for the Community in order to enhance the residents’ independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Director in providing an interesting, creative, and rewarding social atmosphere throughout the Community and promoting resident participation through regularly scheduled high-quality activities, excursions, special events, guest speakers, movie showings, exercise sessions, the establishment of clubs, games, art and creativity opportunities, educational classes and other such activities.
• As requested, develop, recruit, manage and schedule Community Volunteers.
• Communicate effectively and display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents, and guests, following established safety standards.
• Able to drive Community vehicles.
• Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer one (1) year of experience coordinating or teaching activities with seniors
• Requires current Class C, prefer either a Class B or Class C license with Passenger Endorsement.
• Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests.
• For the health and safety of our team members and residents, Oakmont Management Group may require team members to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, and surveillance testing, and wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, per regulatory guidelines.

Oakmont Management Group

Oakmont Management Group, based in Irvine, California, is a recognized leader in the senior living industry that manages a portfolio of communities under the Oakmont Senior Living and Ivy Living brands. OMG serves thousands of seniors across communities in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. At OMG, we strive to create an atmosphere of family and community among team members, residents, and resident family members. We know that caring and meaningful relationships are the foundation of a rewarding life, and our team is hand-selected for their skills, previous experience, and passion for working with the elderly. Our practice is to incorporate joy and laughter alongside our expectations of excellence. Walk into our communities and feel our pride of ownership and commitment to service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.