Activity Assistant

Oakmont Senior Living; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays

Complimentary Meals

Bonus Opportunities

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Recognition Programs

Job summary

Oakmont Senior Living in Redwood City is hiring an Activity Assistant responsible for organizing engaging activities for residents. This role requires excellent communication and teamwork skills.

The ideal candidate must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma, and have experience in coordinating activities, preferably for seniors. A valid driver's license is necessary, along with proficiency in MS Office.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plans, and more.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• One year of experience coordinating or teaching activities with seniors preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and facilitating activities.
• Develop and manage Community Volunteers.
• Maintain safety standards for all staff and residents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Computer Proficiency (MS Office)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay Range: $19.00 to $20.00

Oakmont of Redwood City is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus. Managed by Oakmont Management Group, we provide exceptional quality, comfort, and care with five-star services and amenities. Residents enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with individualized comprehensive support that promotes continuing independence. We deliver meaningful lifestyles and relationships with residents, families, and team members by developing a winning culture and living these values: Authenticity, Teamwork, Compassion, Commitment, Resilience. With communities across California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Nevada, opportunities for career growth, relocation, and travel are significant.

In addition, eligible team members may enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• Bonus Opportunities
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Recognition Programs
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Financial Assistance

The Activity Assistant is responsible for assisting with organizing, scheduling, promoting, facilitating, and directing the activities and excursions for the Community in order to enhance the residents’ independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Director in providing an interesting, creative, and rewarding social atmosphere throughout the Community and promoting resident participation through regularly scheduled high-quality activities, excursions, special events, guest speakers, movie showings, exercise sessions, the establishment of clubs, games, art and creativity opportunities, educational classes and other such activities.
• As requested, develop, recruit, manage and schedule Community Volunteers.
• Communicate effectively and display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents, and guests, following established safety standards.
• Able to drive Community vehicles.
• Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer one (1) year of experience coordinating or teaching activities with seniors.
• Requires current Class C, prefer either a Class B or Class C license with Passenger Endorsement.
• Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests.
• For the health and safety of our team members and residents, Oakmont Management Group may require team members to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, and surveillance testing, and wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, per regulatory guidelines.

Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.