Activities Assistant, Memory Care

Carlton Senior Living; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anniversary Bonus

Immediate Pay

Fitness/Education Reimbursement

Complimentary employee meals

Holiday pay

Sick/Vacation Time

Medical, Dental, Vision and more

Job summary

Carlton Senior Living in San Jose, California is seeking an Activities Assistant to enhance the daily lives of residents. This full-time position involves leading group and one-on-one activities that stimulate the mind and promote health.

The ideal candidate should possess a compassionate personality, strong communication skills, and creativity. Responsibilities include hands-on support during various activities, fostering a welcoming atmosphere, and assisting residents with daily living activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults or vulnerable populations.
• Must be 18 years or older per Title 22 requirements.
• Willingness to learn Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with group and one-on-one activities.
• Provide hands-on support during various activities.
• Promote resident participation and a welcoming environment.
• Assist with setting up and cleaning up activity spaces.
• Support safety protocols and emergency plans.

Skills

Compassionate personality

Strong communication skills

Creativity

Team-oriented

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Job description

We are hiring an Activities Assistant to enhance the daily lives of our residents.

Why Work With Us

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

Position Details

Full Time, Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday | 8 AM – 4:00 PM

Pay Range: $20-21

What You’ll Do

• Lead and assist with group and one-on-one activities designed to engage residents in all GEM States (Teepa Snow's model) 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.
• Assist with setting up and cleaning up activity spaces, ensuring safety and accessibility for all residents.
• 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.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care and Gem States.
• 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.