Activities Assistant

carltonseniorliving; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raises

Anniversary bonus

Immediate pay

Fitness/Education reimbursement

Complimentary employee meals

Holiday pay

Sick/Vacation time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Carlton Senior Living in San Leandro, CA is seeking an Activities Assistant to lead and assist with group and one-on-one activities that engage residents, stimulate the mind, promote health, and enrich daily life.

You will support games, music, art, education programs, social events, and outings while maintaining a welcoming environment and tailoring activities to individual resident needs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years or older.
• Experience working with older adults.
• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic personality with strong communication skills.
• Creativity and adaptability in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Must be computer literate for communication, scheduling, ordering, tracking, basic graphic design, and activities and outing research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with group and one-on-one activities designed to engage residents with exciting opportunities to stimulate the mind, promote health, and enrich the soul each day.
• Provide hands-on support during games, education programs, music sessions, art activities, social events, excursions, and more.
• Promote resident participation by creating a welcoming and encouraging environment.
• Observe and report resident responses and participation to ensure activities meet individual needs and preferences.
• May assist residents with activities of daily living including dressing, escorting, transfer assistance, and meal assistance.
• Support safety protocols, emergency plans, and elopement prevention practices.
• Foster a warm, collaborative atmosphere with residents, families, and team members.

Skills

Experience with older adults

Compassionate personality

Communication skills

Creativity

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Job description

About Us

At Carlton, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults by offering personalized care and fostering a warm and supportive environment. We know it takes a special group of individuals to help our residents live their lives to the fullest, surrounded by love, kindness, and care. We believe happy employees ensure happy residents. With attractive benefits, hands‑on training, and opportunities for career advancement, we take great pride in recruiting people who embrace and embody our unique “culture of caring.”

Join our exceptional team at Carlton Senior Living as our Activities Assistant!

Why work with us:

• Annual Raises
• Anniversary Bonus
• Immediate Pay
• Fitness/Education Reimbursement
• Complimentary employee meals
• Holiday pay
• Sick/Vacation Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision… and more!

What We Are Hiring For:

Schedule: Friday through Tuesday, 9am to 5pm

Pay Range:

$18 to $20 Per Hour

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and assist with group and one‑on‑one activities designed to engage residents with exciting opportunities to stimulate the mind, promote health, and enrich the soul each day.
• Provide hands‑on support during games, education programs, music sessions, art activities, social events, excursions, and more.
• Promote resident participation by creating a welcoming and encouraging environment.
• Observe and report resident responses and participation to ensure activities meet individual needs and preferences.
• May assist our residents with activities of daily living that can include dressing, escorting ,transfer assistance, and meal assistance.
• Support safety protocols, emergency plans, and elopement prevention practices.
• Foster a warm, collaborative atmosphere with residents, families, and team members.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years or older, per Title 22 requirements
• Experience working with older adults or other vulnerable populations.
• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic personality with strong communication skills.
• Creativity and adaptability in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Must be computer literate for communication, scheduling, ordering, tracking, basic graphic design, and activities and outing research.