Full Time Activity Assistant

$34,320 - $37,960/Yr

Oakmont Senior Living - Orange, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Orange, CA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Activity Assistant at Oakmont of Orange plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by organizing and facilitating a variety of engaging activities and excursions. This position is essential in promoting resident participation and fostering a vibrant community atmosphere, ensuring that residents enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with comprehensive support for their independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Director in providing an interesting, creative, and rewarding social atmosphere throughout the Community.
• Promote resident participation through regularly scheduled high-quality activities, excursions, special events, guest speakers, movie showings, exercise sessions, and the establishment of clubs.
• Develop, recruit, manage, and schedule Community Volunteers as requested.
• Communicate effectively and display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents, and guests, following established safety standards.
• Drive Community vehicles as needed.
• Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.

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 license; 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a senior living environment or similar setting.

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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Financial Assistance