Activities Assistant FullTime

Rancho Vista Senior Living; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid vacation and holidays

Growth potential

Job summary

Rancho Vista Senior Living is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activities Director in delivering engaging programs for residents, helping plan and run events, promote participation, and create a positive atmosphere that meets the spiritual, cultural, physical, intellectual, and social needs of seniors.

You will assist with group activities, sing-alongs, exercise classes, gardening projects, and holiday decorations, maintain schedules, and ensure safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in activities with seniors, including those with dementia.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to engage and redirect seniors with energy and kindness.
• Valid First Aid Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission, vision, and culture of the organization.
• Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality.
• Promote residents attendance at events and activities
• Assist with planning and implementing events and activities.
• Assist with group activities, sing-a-longs, and exercise classes
• Conduct activity programs as assigned.
• Assist residents with gardening projects.
• Assist with decorations for holidays and special occasions.

Skills

Seniors activities leadership

Organization & planning

Energy & kindness

Operate AV equipment

First Aid Certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

VCR/DVD/stereo operation

Job description

We2re looking for an Activity Assistant to join our team!

Want a job that makes a difference in the lives of our elderly community? a fun and rewarding job that helps foster a positive atmosphere through leisure activities? Come help The Activities Director meet the spiritual, cultural, physical, intellectual, and social needs of our residents both inside and outside the community.

Essential Functions:

• Support the mission, vision, and culture of the organization.
• Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality.
• Promote residents attendance at events and activities
• Assist with planning and implementing events and activities.
• Assist with group activities, sing-a-longs, and exercise classes
• Conduct activity programs as assigned.
• Assist residents with gardening projects.
• Assist with decorations for holidays and special occasions.

Skills:

• Experience in activities with seniors who have dementia or in a senior retirement community
• Great organization, planning, and engaging/re-directing seniors
• Great energy and kindness
• Operate a VCR, DVD, and stereo system.
• High School diploma or equivalent certificate
• Must possess valid First Aid Certification

Why join us?

We offer a competitive starting wage along with a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• A positive working environment
• Growth Potential

EEOC Statement:

The above statements are intended to be a general description. The omission of a specific duty does not exclude it from the position if work is similar, related or logically assigned. Moreover, the description is subject to change as the needs of the employer or position change.

We are a drug-free workplace, and all employees will undergo background and drug screenings to ensure a safe, reliable, and productive work environment. These checks help us maintain the integrity of our team and ensure that all employees can perform their duties safely and effectively.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and any other status protected by state or federal law. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Qualified individuals are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.