Activities Assistant

Generationshealthcare; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Vista Manor in San Jose, CA is seeking a part-time Activities Assistant to plan, coordinate and implement engaging, therapeutic activity programs that meet residents’ needs.

You will deliver services and programs, manage resident relations and volunteer activities, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and work with a dynamic team. Proficiency in Word, Excel and Publisher is expected. Compensation is $20–$21 per hour DOE, with benefits potential for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate respect for and patience with retirement age residents, and desire to enhance residents’ lives.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher; computer charting and graphics knowledge.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to make timely judgments and decisions.
• Ability to respond to emergencies.
• Self-starter with initiative.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions in English.
• Desire to be part of a dynamic team.
• Background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Services and Programs for Resident Activities.
• Resident/Family/Client/Guest/Staff Relations.
• Activity Planning.
• Regulatory Compliance.
• Volunteer Management in absence of Supervisor.

Skills

Patience with residents

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Judgment & decision making

Emergency response

Initiative

English communication

Team collaboration

Background check clearance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Publisher

Job description

Vista Manor, San Jose 95116

Activities Assistant - Part time

$20- $21/hour DOE

Vista Manor, a 99 bed, Generations Heathcare facility is looking for a part time Activities Assistant to join their team.

The primary role of the Activities Assistant is to plan, coordinate and implement engaging, entertaining, and therapeutic activity programs to meet the resident's needs.

Benefits (For Full Time):

We offer a competitive compensation package, healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities. Health Benefits for full-time employees offered 1st of the month following hire date. Benefits and incentive programs (including sign-on bonuses, if applicable) are subject to eligibility requirements and may change at any time. Sign-on bonus terms and amounts are subject to change and are based on the employee’s date of hire.

Essential Duties (include but are not limited to):

• Delivery of Services and Programs for Resident Activities.
• Resident/Family/Client/Guest/Staff Relations.
• Activity Planning.
• Regulatory Compliance.
• Volunteer Management in absence of Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Ability to demonstrate respect for and patience with retirement age residents, and desire to enhance residents’ lives.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher, in addition to computer charting and graphics knowledge.
• Focused attention to detail and the ability to effectively handle multiple items/tasks, prioritize as required and adapt favorably to changing priorities.
• Effective ability to make appropriate judgments and decisions, in a timely manner and within the context of the situation at hand.
• Ability to effectively respond to emergency and/or crisis situations.
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal direction in English.
• Desire to be part of a dynamic team.
• This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.

For more detailed information please visit www.generationshealthcare.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.