Activities Aide

Life Care Services • San Diego, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Aide – Assisted Living and Special Care Residence coordinates activity events that address residents’ leisure and recreation needs. The role assists with planning, scheduling, and implementing activity programs; supports special events and community-resource research; and helps residents travel to and from activities on and off campus. The aide monitors department supplies and alerts the Activities Coordinator to purchasing needs, remains visible during activities, and proactively responds to resident issues and concerns.

Employees are expected to uphold Casa de las Campanas’ Hospitality Promises, including treating people with courteous respect, anticipating and responding to needs, valuing differences, maintaining professionalism in conduct and appearance, and paying attention to detail. Employees must pass the background checks required by a licensed residential care facility, including a fitness-for-duty physical, fingerprinting, and employment reference checks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to pass required background checks, including a fitness-for-duty physical, fingerprinting, and employment reference checks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with dementia and the elderly population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Activities Department supply levels and notify the Activities Coordinator of purchasing needs.
• Assist with coordinating, scheduling, planning, and implementing comprehensive activity programs.
• Research community resources and coordinate special events to enhance the activity program.
• Assist with transporting and escorting residents to and from activity programs, both on and off campus.
• Maintain a high level of visibility during activities and proactively address resident issues and concerns related to activity programs.
• Uphold the organization’s Hospitality Promises and maintain professionalism in conduct and appearance.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee appreciation bonus funded by residents.
• DailyPay.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Engaging and fun work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED