Recreational Assistant

Seen Health; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Life Insurance and Disability Benefits

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Lunch, snacks and coffee

Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Personal and professional development

AI tools training (ChatGPT)

Job summary

Seen Health in Alhambra is hiring a Recreation Aide to support daily activities and social engagement for participants in our PACE program. You will work with the Recreation Therapist to plan and lead group and individual activities and ensure a safe, welcoming day center.

Ideal candidates are energetic, patient, and proactive, with experience with older adults; Mandarin and/or Cantonese fluency is preferred. The role is full-time onsite with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Mandarin and/or Cantonese fluency (preferred)
• Experience with older adults or in adult day settings is a plus
• Background in recreation, occupational therapy, social work, or related human services field preferred
• Able to lift light supplies and be active throughout the workday
• Proactive & observant: takes initiative and notices when help is needed

Responsibilities

• Environment & Preparation: set up activity spaces, maintain a welcoming day room, restock supplies.
• Team Collaboration: work under the Recreation Therapist to implement daily plans and assist with materials.
• Activity Execution: lead arts & crafts, group games, reading groups, music therapy, and more.

Skills

Mandarin Cantonese fluency

Proactive & observant

Warm & compassionate

Collaborative

Organized & dependable

Education

Background in recreation, occupational therapy, social work, or related human services field

Job description

About Seen Health

At Seen Health, we are revolutionizing the way senior care is delivered through the PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model. Backed by top VCs, Seen Health is a culturally-focused, technology-enabled healthcare organization that integrates comprehensive medical care and social support with a high-touch, interdisciplinary approach. Our mission is to empower seniors to age-in-place with dignity and provide their families peace of mind. We are building upon a proven Home and community based services model to create a culturally-competent and scalable PACE program. We are also building a comprehensive operating system focused on data and workflows that span across systems, processes, people, and care contexts. We want to empower our clinicians and staff with tools that deliver relevant data at the time and site of care and enable them to deliver exceptional care to our participants, which improve clinical outcomes, participant & provider satisfaction, and ultimately our strength as an organization. We are a mission-driven, multidisciplinary team with deep healthcare, technology, and operations expertise, each inspired by our own personal stories of caring for seniors in our lives. Our name, Seen Health, was chosen to reflect our commitment to provide the highest standard of care to underserved older adults while respecting and incorporating their individual beliefs, heritage, and values, so that they can truly be seen.

About The Role

The Recreation Aide will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of daily activities and social engagement programming for participants at our PACE center. Working closely with the Recreation Therapist and Coordinator, this role will focus on facilitating planned group and individual activities that support cognitive, physical, and emotional wellbeing for older adults. This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone with energy, empathy, and a proactive spirit.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, full‑time onsite in Alhambra

Responsibilities

• Environment & Preparation:
  • Set up and clean up activity spaces, ensuring materials are organized and safe.
  • Maintain a clean, welcoming day room environment.
  • Proactively restock supplies and communicate material needs.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Work under the supervision of the Recreation Therapist to implement daily plans.
  • Help prepare materials for future activities and assist with light documentation as needed.
  • Assist with shopping or material sourcing for upcoming sessions.
  • Support during large group events or parties.
• Activity Execution:
  • Document each activity a participant engages in on a daily basis, ensuring all documentation is complete, comprehensive and timely.
  • Lead daily planned activities including arts & crafts, group games, reading groups, music therapy, and more as assigned by the Recreation Therapist.
  • Provide clear instruction and support for participants during each activity.
  • Adjust approach to meet the needs of participants with varying cognitive and physical abilities.
• Participant Engagement:
  • Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment where all participants feel seen and valued.
  • Identify and support participants who may not engage with the primary activity by offering alternate options (e.g., puzzles, word searches).
  • Build rapport with participants and help create a sense of community.

Qualifications

• Mandarin and/or Cantonese fluency (having both preferred)
• Experience working with older adults or in adult day settings is a plus.
• Background in recreation, occupational therapy, social work, or related human services field preferred.
• Able to lift light supplies and be active throughout the workday.
• Proactive & Observant: Notices when participants need help or when materials need tidying without being asked. Takes initiative.
• Warm & Compassionate: Brings positive energy to the day center and interacts with participants with patience and care.
• Collaborative: Works well as part of a team and is flexible in supporting wherever needed.
• Organized & Dependable: Keeps activity areas orderly and follows through on assigned tasks.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $18 to $24/hr
• Equity: included as part of founding team package
• Benefits: Seen Health offers a robust benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
  • Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Lunch, snacks and coffee to keep you energized
  • Paid Time Off across holidays, vacation time, personal days, and sick days
  • 401k Plan
  • Personal and professional development, including CME support and career growth opportunities
  • Subscriptions and training on using AI tools such as ChatGPT

Seen Health does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, creed, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation/identity, transgender status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classifications.