Activities Assistant

Lincoln Meadows Care Center in; Lincoln (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Full-Time Employment

Growth opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Meaningful resident impact

Job summary

Lincoln Meadows Care Center is seeking a compassionate Activities Assistant to enrich residents' lives through engaging programs and social activities. This full-time position requires open availability on weekdays, weekends, and holidays, with a starting pay of $17.00 per hour.

You will plan, lead, and support a variety of recreational activities, while documenting participation and collaborating with nursing staff to ensure quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in activities, healthcare, customer service, or working with seniors is a plus, but not required.
• Friendly, compassionate, dependable, and patient.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have open availability, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to meet all employment and background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assist with daily recreational, social, and therapeutic activities.
• Encourage resident participation in group and individual activities.
• Lead games, arts and crafts, music, exercise programs, holiday celebrations, and special events.
• Escort residents to and from activities as needed.
• Build positive relationships with residents while promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Prepare activity supplies and maintain activity areas.
• Document resident participation and assist with activity records.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff and other departments to provide exceptional resident care.
• Follow all facility policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Open availability

Empathy

Reliability

Independence

Senior care

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position: Activities Assistant
Employment Type: Full-Time
Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour
Schedule: Open Availability Required (Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays)
Join Our Team!

Lincoln Meadows Care Center is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dependable Activities Assistant to help enrich the lives of our residents. If you enjoy working with seniors and creating meaningful experiences that bring joy, engagement, and purpose to each day, we’d love to have you on our team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assist with daily recreational, social, and therapeutic activities.
• Encourage resident participation in group and individual activities.
• Lead games, arts and crafts, music, exercise programs, holiday celebrations, and special events.
• Escort residents to and from activities as needed.
• Build positive relationships with residents while promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Prepare activity supplies and maintain activity areas.
• Document resident participation and assist with activity records.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff and other departments to provide exceptional resident care.
• Follow all facility policies and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in activities, healthcare, customer service, or working with seniors is a plus, but not required.
• Friendly, compassionate, dependable, and patient.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have open availability, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to meet all employment and background check requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Full-Time Employment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lincoln Meadows Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, California, or local law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

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.