Activity Assistant (Healthcare)
BASIC FUNCTION: We are looking for a full-time Activity Assistant who will work doing activities mainly with Memory Care but also some Assisted Living. Relevant experience in senior living, a school setting or kids programming, event planning, or an activity setting with any age group. The Activity Assistant is responsible for developing, planning, coordinating and implementing activities that address the social, creative, and cognitive aspects in the lives of St. Paul's Villa Residents.
CERTIFICATES & TRAINING (PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: Successful completion of classes in Activity Coordinating. Successful completion of Dementia Training. Any kind of other Activities certificate in the Senior Living or other field, like working with disabilities or children.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must have dependability, creativity, a sense of humor, enthusiasm, affection and patience; ability to organize; ability to teach, supervise, and orient; willingness to accept consultant direction and to assume responsibility. Must enjoy working with the elderly and have an interest in and understanding of their needs. Ability to prioritize and manage several tasks simultaneously.
EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE (PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED): Associate's degree (AA.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Dementia in a Community Setting. Two years of experience working in a social or recreational program, including other areas different than senior living. One year experience working in a resident activities program in an independent or assisted living community preferred. Must enjoy working with seniors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
St. Paul's Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, life
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Education reimbursement
- Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
- 403(b) with match
- Child care available
- Employee referral bonuses
- Upward mobility!
St. Paul's is committed to protecting our employees and our seniors from COVID-19. As such, and in compliance with the California Department of Public Health, St. Paul's mandates that all newly hired employees be vaccinated, and boosted, to prevent COVID-19. If you cannot vaccinate due to medical and/or religious reasons, please contact our HR Department.
You Make Us Who We Are!
At St. Paul's Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self. You matter!
St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.
To learn more about St. Paul's Senior Services, please visit www.stpaulseniors.org.
St. Paul's Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
