Activity Assistant

Ivy Park at Otay Ranch; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays

Complimentary Meals

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Recognition Programs

Student Loan Refinancing

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ivy Park at Otay Ranch in Santa Clara, California is seeking an Activity Assistant to enhance the residents' quality of life. This role involves organizing, scheduling, and promoting various activities and excursions in a supportive and engaging environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with seniors, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Competitive pay is offered at $19.00 - $21.00 per hour depending on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prefer one year of experience coordinating or teaching activities with seniors.
• Requires current Class C license; Class B preferred with Passenger Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Director in providing high-quality activities and events.
• Develop, recruit, manage and schedule Community Volunteers.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.

Skills

Experience coordinating activities with seniors

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay Range

$19.00 - $21.00 per hour (depends on experience)

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• 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

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.