Activity Assistant

Oakmont Senior Living
Santa Clarita, CA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

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. The Activity Assistant will 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.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include assisting the Activity Director, developing and recruiting Community Volunteers, communicating effectively with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors, maintaining a safe and secure environment, and encouraging teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be able to drive Community vehicles, operate a personal computer, and be proficient in MS Office programs. The candidate will also be able to pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
  • Complimentary Meals
  • Bonus Opportunities
  • 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
  • Emergency Financial Assistance
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