Activities Assistant

Golden Sonora Care Center; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Golden Sonora Care Center is seeking a Part-Time Temporary Activities Assistant to join our team in California. You’ll help plan and lead engaging activities, coordinate events, and brighten residents’ days in a supportive environment.

The role emphasizes creativity, compassion, and strong communication, with opportunities to spend meaningful time with residents and work closely with the Activities team.

Qualifications

• Friendly, dependable and energetic candidate.
• Compassionate and patient when working with residents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and willing to jump in and have fun.
• Able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in activities or healthcare is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and leading recreational, social, and group activities.
• Encourage residents to participate and feel included.
• Coordinate games, crafts, music, parties, and events.
• Prepare activity areas and gather supplies.
• Spend meaningful one-on-one time with residents.
• Assist residents to and from activities as needed.
• Maintain a fun, welcoming environment.
• Work with the Activities team to support programs and events.

Skills

Friendly personality

Dependable

Enthusiastic

Compassionate and patient

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Creative

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Part-Time Temporary Activities Assistant

Make a difference. Have some fun. Brighten someone's day.

We are currently seeking a reliable, compassionate, and energetic Activities Assistant to join our team on a full-time temporary basis.

If you're outgoing, creative, and enjoy bringing people together, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents. You'll help create engaging activities, special events, and everyday moments that keep our residents active, connected, and smiling.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with planning and leading recreational, social, and group activities

• Encourage residents to participate and help everyone feel included

• Help coordinate games, crafts, music, parties, special events, and other activities

• Prepare activity areas and gather necessary supplies

• Spend meaningful one-on-one time with residents

• Assist residents to and from activities as needed

• Help maintain a fun, positive, and welcoming environment

• Work closely with the Activities team to support resident programs and events

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, dependable, and enthusiastic personality

• Compassionate and patient when working with residents

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Creative and willing to jump in and have fun

• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

• Previous experience in activities, recreation, senior living, or healthcare is a plus, but not required

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to bring joy, laughter, connection, and companionship to our residents every day.

If you're someone who loves working with people and wants a job where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to meet you!