Activities Assistant

Canyon Springs Post-Acute Care; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Location near Regional Medical Center

Job summary

Canyon Springs Post-Acute Care in San Jose, CA is seeking an energetic and compassionate Bilingual Activity Assistant to join our skilled nursing team. You will help create meaningful experiences that keep residents active, social, and engaged through fun programming.

The role supports the Activity Director in implementing engaging programs and promoting residents' physical, emotional, and social well-being in a welcoming community setting.

Qualifications

• Bilingual required: Fluent in Vietnamese or Spanish.
• Demonstrated passion for working with seniors in a post-acute setting.
• Reliable with strong attendance and resident safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead group activities and one-on-one engagement sessions.
• Assist in planning and executing social, recreational, and therapeutic programs.
• Encourage resident participation to enhance quality of life.
• Ensure activities align with state and federal care guidelines.
• Set up and organize materials for daily events and programs.

Skills

Bilingual Vietnamese/Spanish

Job description

Canyon Springs Post Acute – San Jose, CACanyon Springs Post-Acute is seeking an energetic and compassionate Bilingual Activity Assistant to join our premier skilled nursing team in San Jose. In this rewarding role, you will help create meaningful experiences that keep our residents active, social, and engaged through fun and creative programming.Compensation & SchedulePay: $18.45 – $19.00 per hour (DOE)Type: Full-Time & Part-Time opportunities availableShift: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: 180 North Jackson St., San Jose, CA (next to Regional Medical Center)The RoleWorking closely with the Activity Director, you will help implement engaging programs designed to support residents’ physical, emotional, and social well-being. You’ll play an important role in creating a vibrant, welcoming community within our facility.Key ResponsibilitiesLead group activities and one-on-one engagement sessionsAssist in planning and executing social, recreational, and therapeutic programsEncourage resident participation to enhance quality of lifeEnsure activities align with state and federal care guidelinesSet up and organize materials for daily events and programsQualificationsBilingual required: Fluent in Vietnamese or SpanishPassion: Genuine interest in working with seniors in a post-acute settingReliability: Strong attendance and commitment to resident safetyCommunication: Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and team membersWhy Join Canyon Springs?We value our team members and offer a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive:Benefits for Full Time EmployeesPaid training and ongoing professional developmentCareer growth opportunities within our organizationSupportive, team-oriented workplace cultureConvenient location next to Regional Medical CenterOpportunity to make a meaningful impact in residents' lives every dayIf you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to have you join our team at Canyon Springs Post-Acute Care!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.