Activities Assistant

Lakeside Park; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team at a leading senior living community where your passion for enhancing the lives of seniors can truly shine. As a Community Life Associate, you'll create engaging programs that foster connection and joy among residents. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive environment that values your unique contributions. If you're ready to embrace a culture of compassion and creativity, this is the perfect place for you to thrive.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Training and continuing education

Coaching and mentoring

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in resident programming and activity implementation.
• Passion for seniors and commitment to wellness-centered programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute well-rounded programs for residents.
• Deliver extraordinary services and develop meaningful relationships.

Skills

Event Planning

Communication

Program Implementation

Compassion

Education

Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

At Watermark Retirement Communities, we've been a trusted leader in senior living for over 30 years, driven by our commitment to building an innovative, compassionate culture for both residents and associates. When you step into one of our communities, you'll immediately feel the difference—a genuine atmosphere of connection, care, and belonging. We call it "Creating Ripples."

Join Our Team

Be part of our forward-thinking team where every day you're empowered to slow down, find purpose in each moment, and make meaningful impacts that ripple across lives. At Watermark, we celebrate life, stories, and the incredible human connections that make us stronger together. We value our talented, compassionate associates and the unique contributions each person brings. Help us shape culture, one story at a time.

Community Life Associate Role

Our community life associates do much more than the title suggests. Our team comes from diverse backgrounds including theater, art, music, fitness, education, event planning, and recreation. We seek talented individuals who can plan and execute well-rounded, refined programs that enable our residents to thrive. We are committed to resident health and well-being and seek candidates who support a wellness-centered program. We value working with people who take pride in their work and believe in providing comprehensive community life programs that benefit our residents.

Does that sound like you?

If you want to make a positive impact and be a great representative of our operating principles, and if your job provides a sense of accomplishment, joy, and gratification, we want to meet you! Our associates have the opportunity to deliver extraordinary services and develop meaningful relationships with residents.

Requirements

• 2 years' experience in preparing and implementing activities (preferred)
• Experience in short-term and long-term care (preferred)
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Degree in therapeutic recreation or related field (a plus)
• 2-4 years' experience in resident programming (preferred)
• Passion for seniors

What We Offer

• Holiday pay
• Training and continuing education
• Coaching and mentoring

We are an equal opportunity employer embracing diversity in all its forms, including Minority, Female, Disability, Veteran, LGBTQ, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression.