Activities Assistant part time

PACS • Santa Cruz, CA

16d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps plan, organize, and lead therapeutic and recreational activities that enhance our residents' quality of life. This role is perfect for a creative, energetic individual looking for a meaningful part-time role with scheduling flexibility and customizable morning start times.

Requirements

• Prior experience in activities, recreation, hospitality, or customer service is preferred; experience working with seniors is a big plus.
• Energetic, patient, creative, and possessing a genuinely warm, outgoing personality.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and communicate effectively with elderly residents.
• Dependable attendance and availability to work varied hours across the week, including rotating weekend shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with seniors is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead group and individual activities, including arts and crafts, music, games, trivia, and light movement exercises.
• Encourage resident participation and provide meaningful one-on-one bedside visits for residents who cannot attend group events.
• Set up activity areas, distribute supplies, transport residents safely to and from events, and clean up afterward.
• Keep daily, accurate electronic records of resident attendance and engagement levels.
• Help decorate the facility for holidays and coordinate monthly theme parties to maintain a festive, home-like environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour.
• Scheduling Flexibility: Adjustable daily shift start times 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM and varied hours across the week.
• Supportive Culture: A collaborative, positive clinical team focused on patient advocacy and joy.
• Unique Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan options to buy discounted PACS stock.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed