Activity Assistant

City View Post Acute; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City View Post Acute is seeking an Activity Assistant to join our compassionate team in San Francisco. This full-time, day-shift role supports the Activity Director in planning engaging activities that brighten residents' daily lives.

You'll help create a varied calendar, coordinate group and individual activities, keep accurate attendance, and assist with care plans and outings. The ideal candidate is patient, creative, organized, and a strong team player.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient when working with seniors.
• Creative and enthusiastic about developing fun and meaningful activities.
• Friendly, dependable, and able to work well in a team.
• Organized and able to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Able to adapt activities to meet individual abilities and interests.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Create an engaging environment that encourages resident participation.
• Develop monthly activity calendars and maintain attendance records.
• Encourage self-directed activities like hobbies, crafts, reading, games, and music.
• Assist with activity care plans based on assessments.
• Coordinate resident outings and arrange transportation as needed.
• Ensure in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
• Document assessments and progress notes as directed.
• Support discharge planning and resident assessments.
• Assist with developing and implementing action plans with QA committee.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational

Flexibility

Job description

Activity Assistant - Full Time

City View Post Acute is looking for a compassionate, energetic, and creative Activity Assistant to join our team! If you enjoy working with seniors, creating meaningful experiences, and bringing joy and engagement to residents' daily lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Position: Activity Assistant

Schedule: Full Time - Day Shift

Hours: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM or 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Pay: $18-$22 per hour, DOE (Depending on Experience)

General Purpose

The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director in planning and conducting a creative, interactive, and meaningful activities program for our residents.

The Activity Assistant helps ensure that activities are designed to meet the individual interests, abilities, and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident. All activities must be conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company standards and guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities .
• Help create an engaging and welcoming environment that encourages resident participation and social interaction.
• Assist with the development of the monthly activity calendar and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Encourage residents to participate in self-directed activities such as hobbies, crafts, reading, games, music, and other interests.
• Provide appropriate activity and reading materials, including Braille or audiobooks when needed.
• Assist with developing and implementing activity care plans based on resident assessments and individual interests.
• Participate in discharge planning and resident assessments as assigned.
• Assist with completing assessment documentation and quarterly progress notes as directed by the Activity Director.
• Help coordinate and participate in resident outings and community activities .
• Assist with arranging transportation for residents when necessary, including outings, appointments, and discharge.
• Ensure that residents who are bed-bound, isolated, or unable to attend group activities have appropriate in-room activities and opportunities for engagement .
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, support personnel, government agencies, and members of the community.
• Participate in community planning and activities related to the interests and needs of residents and their families.
• Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee with developing and implementing plans of action related to identified quality concerns, as requested by the Activity Director.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure Activity Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Activity Director.

What We're Looking For

• Compassionate and patient when working with seniors.
• Creative and enthusiastic about developing fun and meaningful activities.
• Friendly, dependable, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Comfortable interacting with residents, families, staff, and the community.
• Organized and able to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Able to adapt activities to meet the individual abilities and interests of residents.
• Passionate about helping residents maintain a sense of purpose, connection, independence, and quality of life .

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Why Join City View Post Acute?

At City View Post Acute, our activities program is about more than keeping residents busy - it's about creating meaningful moments, building connections, and helping residents enjoy each day to the fullest.

If you're energetic, creative, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we want to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.