Activities Assistant

Novellus Living; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Saga Senior Living is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents at Novellus Clairemont in San Diego. You will help run daily activities, lead group programs, and coordinate special events in a warm, inviting community.

Ideal candidates are at least 18, have a High School Diploma or GED, and possess at least one year of experience planning activities. Fluency in English is required; senior living experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience planning and leading activities or events.
• Senior living experience preferred.
• Fluent English required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities, group programs, and special events to support residents' physical, social, intellectual, and emotional well-being.
• Encourage resident participation by offering support and adapting activities to individual abilities and comfort levels.
• Help create a warm and inclusive community atmosphere through positive interaction and engagement with residents.
• Support holiday celebrations, birthdays, themed activities, and special events using creativity and resident involvement.
• Assist with activity setup, clean-up, and preparation of supplies to ensure activities run smoothly and safely.

Skills

Fluent English

Experience planning activities

Senior living experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Activities Assistant

$19.00–$20.00/hour | Part-Time | Novellus Clairemont

Start a new career as an Activities Assistant with Novellus Clairemont! Make a difference in someone's life every day. Saga Senior Living is looking to hire staff to work at Novellus Clairemont, a community that offers a continuum of personalized support that evolves with you, ensuring every resident receives exactly what they need to thrive.

Why Join Our Team

• Personalized Care: Driven by connection and commitment
• Competitive Pay: $19.00–$20.00/hour + credit for experience
• Flexible Schedule: Part-time, Saturday–Tuesday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, with holiday rotations required
• Supportive Team: We value our team members just as much as our residents
• Fast Hiring Process: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours

What You'll Do

• Assist with facilitating daily activities, group programs, and special events that support residents' physical, social, intellectual, and emotional well-being
• Encourage resident participation by offering support and adapting activities to individual abilities and comfort levels
• Help create a warm and inclusive community atmosphere through positive interaction and engagement with residents
• Support holiday celebrations, birthdays, themed activities, and special events using creativity and resident involvement
• Assist with activity setup, clean-up, and preparation of supplies to ensure activities run smoothly and safely

What You'll Need

• At minimum 18 years of age or older (required)
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• One year of experience planning and leading activities or events (required)
• Senior living experience preferred
• Fluent English required

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.