Senior Activities Engagement Specialist

Ocean Park Healthcare Center; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Park Healthcare Center is seeking an Activities Assistant to support resident engagement at our Santa Monica facility. The role focuses on planning and leading activities for senior residents, while ensuring safety and compliance with infection control guidelines.

Ideal candidates are warm, energetic, and capable of teaching and supervising volunteers. Training will be provided, and the role emphasizes teamwork and reliable daily activity coordination.

Qualifications

• Must be a warm, friendly, energetic person.
• Must be in good physical and emotional health.
• Sensitive to the needs, interests, and abilities of seniors.
• Able to relate well and maintain effective working relationships.
• Humor, friendliness, patience, and flexibility; shows initiative and imagination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all assigned activities on time under the Activities Director's guidance.
• Be responsive to residents' needs.
• Maintain daily records of activity participation for group and individual activities.
• Ensure safety is the top priority during activities and interactions.
• Complete duties within the designated time frame and follow facility procedures.
• Dress in appropriate business attire and cooperate with staff and volunteers.
• Prepare daily activity programs under supervision and provide direction to volunteers.
• Maintain and update lists for the Activities Director and attend necessary trainings.

Skills

People skills

Empathy

Communication

Physical fitness

Initiative

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Motivation

Teaching

Supervision

Education

Certification preferred

Medical terminology preferred

Job description

Ocean Park Healthcare Center is seeking an Activities Assistant to support resident engagement at our Santa Monica facility. The role focuses on planning and leading activities for senior residents, while ensuring safety and compliance with infection control guidelines.

Ideal candidates are warm, energetic, and capable of teaching and supervising volunteers. Training will be provided, and the role emphasizes teamwork and reliable daily activity coordination.