Activities Assistant: Silvergate Fallbrook
Silvergate Retirement Residences•Fallbrook, CA
•$18 - $19•Onsite
About The Position
The Activities Assistant assists the Activity Director in designing, creating, initiating, and coordinating a variety of recreational and educational activities at multiple levels for facility residents. The role supports resident engagement, activity planning, program coordination, and the safe delivery of activities. It also requires maintaining resident confidentiality and responding to residents with empathy and respect.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Ability to respond effectively in an emergency or crisis situation.
- Knowledge and understanding of dementia and Alzheimer disease.
- Knowledge of resident rights and ability to respond to each resident with empathy and respect.
- Must pass DOJ and FBI fingerprint background checks; criminal convictions on record are not permitted.
- Must pass a drug test, pre-employment physical, and TB test.
- Current driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Conduct activities as directed by the Activities Director.
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating resident activities.
- Encourage residents to participate in programs.
- Escort residents to and from activities as assigned.
- Assist with registering residents for trips and programs.
- Maintain activity supplies, including making outside purchases when needed.
- Assist with surveying and interviewing residents to determine their interests, talents, and satisfaction.
- Observe residents and share appropriate information with staff.
- Maintain resident confidentiality.
- Follow departmental budget guidelines.
- Attend required training, in-service sessions, and staff meetings.
- Help maintain a safe working environment by preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and following safe work practices.
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and coworkers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
