Activities Assistant(FT)
Life Care Services•Cupertino, CA
About The Position
The Life Enrichment Assistant supports the planning and implementation of diverse programs for residents in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. Programs are designed to address residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The position coordinates recreation and wellness activities, maintains program records and supplies, collaborates with other departments, and helps ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines. This is a full-time role requiring availability to work weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Six months of experience working with seniors in activities or life enrichment preferred.
- Enthusiasm, compassion, and passion for hospitality and senior engagement.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree preferred.
- Six months of experience working with seniors in activities or life enrichment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review residents’ activity needs and plan recreation programs based on individual needs and interests.
- Coordinate and provide recreation activities related to the eight dimensions of wellness.
- Be aware of residents’ medical-record information concerning diets, allergies, and alcohol limitations.
- Assist with purchasing and inventorying supplies and equipment.
- Inspect recreation equipment for repair, maintenance, and cleanliness needs.
- Direct volunteer activities, recruit volunteer support, coordinate volunteer efforts, and provide volunteer training and supervision.
- Maintain accurate documentation of residents’ progress and attendance at programs.
- Coordinate activity services with other departments.
- Attend assigned in-service training and education sessions.
- Perform work duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
- Assist with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar.
- Help maintain cleanliness in all program locations.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, requirements, and guidelines.
- Develop and facilitate the monthly calendar in accordance with applicable regulations and guidelines.
- Coordinate events with Dining Services and other coordinators as needed or required.
- Facilitate daily activity displays on the resident engagement portal.
- Process and submit monthly expenses and data.
- Handle invoicing for entertainers and pastor services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA and FSA options
- Life and disability coverage, basic and voluntary
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, identity and fraud protection, and pet insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Referral bonus program, up to $500 per referral
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Safe and clean work environment
- Birthday celebrations, service tenure awards, and monthly employee engagement activities
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Warm, engaging, and mission-driven workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
