What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at The Californian Assisted Living & Dementia Care?
The Californian Assisted Living & Dementia Care is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly located in Woodland, California. We are currently looking for an energetic, self-motivated person to fill a part-time position of Activity Assistant in both our assisted living and memory care units and invite you to bring your love of Seniors to our community.
This is a part-time position.
Candidates must possess a desire to enrich the lives of older adults; must have a positive attitude and approach and possess creativity and enthusiasm for having fun.
Routine Functions of the Position:
- Participates in the creation, planning and implementation of activities to meet the
- Participation and leadership among residents.
- Continually promotes and encourages resident participation in activities and events.
- Leads activities
- Seeks to find the motivation in each resident that will entice them to participate or be an active member in activities/events.
- Helps to provide opportunities for residents to engage in various community projects at The Californian and in the community.
- Assists with collaborative programming with all departments to support a strong team philosophy. Assists with administrative tasks: posting daily calendars, updating daily activity boards, maintaining activity sign-in sheets etc.
- Supports and encourages residents to take the lead on various activities to promote a sense of pride.
- Transports residents to various functions/appointments
Position requirements include:
- Strong verbal/written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail.
- Energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative, imaginative personality.
- Motivational skills, including the ability to positively influence residents and co-workers.
- Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.
- Flexible schedule
- Must be 18 years of age and have completed high school or the GED.
- Must meet all health requirements, including TB.
- Successfully complete ongoing training as required by state regulations.
- Clear criminal record and fingerprint clearance. Must be able to pass the DOJ / FBI background clearance.
- Must have current CA driver's license and a clear DMV record.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and encourage all interested persons to respond.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17