Activities Assistant

St. Francis Healthcare Center in; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Francis Healthcare Center is hiring an Activities Assistant on a On-Call basis. The role focuses on planning and facilitating engaging activities to promote socialization, independence, and quality of life for residents.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, energetic, and dependable, with strong communication and teamwork skills to support a variety of programs and events for residents with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Friendly, enthusiastic, and compassionate personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and able to develop engaging activities.
• Ability to work effectively with residents with varying abilities.
• Dependable and flexible with availability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and facilitating recreational and therapeutic activities for residents.
• Lead or assist with individual and group activities, including games, crafts, music, exercise, and social events.
• Encourage resident participation while respecting interests, abilities, and preferences.
• Provide friendly and positive interaction with residents throughout activities.
• Assist residents with attending and participating in scheduled activities.
• Prepare activity areas, supplies, and equipment before and after programs.
• Support special events, celebrations, outings, and holiday programs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming activity environment.
• Observe resident participation and communicate observations to the Activities Director.
• Follow facility policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect resident privacy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Creativity

Teamwork

Dependability

Flexible availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities Assistant (Healthcare)

Now Hiring: Activities Assistant - On-Call

St. Francis Healthcare Center is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dependable Activities Assistant to join our team on an On-Call basis. The ideal candidate enjoys working with seniors and helping create meaningful, engaging experiences that promote socialization, independence, and quality of life for our residents.

Position Details

Position: Activities Assistant
Facility: St. Francis Healthcare Center
Employment Type: On-Call
Pay Rate: $17.00-$18.58 per hour
Schedule: On-Call | As needed based on facility needs

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, and facilitating recreational and therapeutic activities for residents
• Lead or assist with individual and group activities, including games, crafts, music, exercise, social events, and other programs
• Encourage resident participation while respecting individual interests, abilities, and preferences
• Provide friendly and positive interaction with residents throughout activities
• Assist residents with attending and participating in scheduled activities as appropriate
• Help prepare activity areas, supplies, and equipment before and after programs
• Support special events, celebrations, outings, and holiday programs
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming activity environment
• Observe resident participation and communicate relevant observations to the Activities Director
• Follow facility policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Maintain confidentiality and respect resident privacy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience working with seniors, in activities, recreation, healthcare, or long-term care is preferred
• Friendly, enthusiastic, and compassionate personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative and able to develop engaging activities
• Ability to work effectively with residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities
• Dependable and flexible with availability
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Why Join St. Francis Healthcare Center?

At St. Francis Healthcare Center, our Activities team helps make each day meaningful for our residents. If you enjoy bringing energy, creativity, and compassion to your work and want to make a positive difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply!

Join our team and help create moments that matter for our residents.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.