Activities Assistant - Full-Time

Watermark Retirement Communities; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through creative and engaging activities. As an Activities Assistant, you will play a vital role in planning and executing programs that promote wellness and joy among residents. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful Memory Care Community in Oakland, CA, surrounded by art studios, gardens, and a supportive team. If you have a passion for working with seniors and a background in community life programming, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying a fulfilling career in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Free Secured Parking

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in planning and implementing activities.
• Degree in therapeutic recreation or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop the Activity Department operations.
• Design activities to meet residents' physical and mental well-being.

Skills

Activity Planning

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Creativity

Education

Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Experience in Resident Programming

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

Watermark Retirement Communities is one of the Top 25 Best Workplaces in Senior Housing for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Home Healthcare. For over 30 years, we’ve been a company that celebrates people, their stories, and their meaningful interactions—because every interaction matters! Watermark is focused on keeping our communities healthy and our residents thriving through leading edge technology and well-being programs that benefit our entire Watermark family. Learn more. Stay Safe. Be Well. We are proud of the talented and nurturing associates that have chosen to work for Watermark, and we honor each of them.

Are you creative, artistic, musical and like to have fun?

Beautiful Memory Care Community in Oakland, CA

with Art Studios, Musical programs, Gardens and walking distance to Lake Merritt

Free secured parking.

Candidates that complete the application process will be prioritized for review and consideration.

At a Watermark Community, our Activities Assistant, Community Life Assistant does so much more than what the title reflects. Our community life team comes from a variety of backgrounds including theater, art, music, fitness, education, event planning and recreation. We are looking for incredibly talented people who can plan and execute a well-rounded, refined program that will give our residents the opportunity to continue to thrive, no matter what! We are committed to resident health and wellbeing and we want our ideal candidate to support a wellness centered program. For us it is about working with people who take great pride in their work. We are looking to meet people who agree that providing a comprehensive community life program our residents will gain many benefits and continue to thrive. If you have a passion for working with seniors and you have experience as a community life associate, we look forward to meeting you! Does that sound like you?

Purpose of Your Job Position:

• Plan, organize and develop the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and our established policies and procedures, as directed by the Executive Director and/or the Activities Director.
• Ensure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
• As a Watermark Community Life Assistant, Activities Assistant you are entrusted to provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Job Requirements:

• 2 years experience in preparing and implementing activities preferred
• Able to work weekends and holidays
• Degree in therapeutic recreation or related field a plus; 2-4 years’ experience in resident programming preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literate

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression-proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliates via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means.