Activity Assistant Skilled Nursing Facility

Lake Merritt Healthcare Center; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance for full-time employees

Job summary

Lake Merritt Healthcare Center is seeking a part-time Activity Assistant to work Sunday–Monday day shifts in Oakland, California. This role focuses on planning and implementing engaging activities for the residents while observing their participation and well-being.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, motivated, and possess strong customer service skills. Compensation ranges from $19.00 to $20.00 hourly, depending on experience. This is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Motivated and productive; able to work individually and as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic and personable; willing to perform office tasks as needed.
• Positive attitude and ability to work with similarly positive people.

Responsibilities

• Perform activity duties in a professional manner.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate activity programs.
• Observe resident behavior and report any issues.

Skills

Reliable

Detail-oriented

Customer service skills

Team player

Job description

Lake Merritt Healthcare Center is an award‑winning family company providing skilled nursing, assisted living, and senior living communities.

We believe that seniors are extraordinary people. Their lives are filled with achievements, contributions, and wisdom. They have raised families, served their communities and country, and lived history. We are honored to provide their care as they transition to the golden years and when it becomes more challenging to care for oneself. From a short‑term rehabilitation stay to long‑term nursing care, each of our clinical programs is designed to reduce hospitalizations so patients can focus on achieving their individual care plan goals, whether returning home or staying with us for long‑term care needs.

We are looking for a Part‑Time Activity Assistant (Sunday–Monday) for day shifts.

Compensation is $19.00 to $20.00 hourly, negotiable based on experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Market‑competitive pay, negotiable based on experience.
• Full‑time employees eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Full‑time employees eligible for tuition assistance.
• 401(k) plan.

Responsibilities

• Perform activity duties in a professional manner.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate the activity programs.
• Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement to evaluate activity effectiveness; note, report, and chart resident behavior.
• Stay informed of economic conditions and recommend adjustments to activity programs to the Activity Director.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Activity Director.

Qualifications

• Reliable, motivated, productive, and detail‑oriented; able to work individually and as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic, personable, and willing to perform office tasks as needed.
• Goal‑oriented with strong customer service skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with similarly positive, productive people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance.