Activity Assistant Senior Living Community

Alvarado Senior Living in Union City is hiring for a part time Activity Assistant. Memory Care, Assisted, and Independent Living.

Hourly Rate:

$17.75-$18.00. Depending on

Experience Schedule:

Wednesday-Saturday hours to be discussed. part-time Experience in events and event decorating is highly recommended along with experience with seniors and activities. Good with arts and crafts a plus as well. Must clear FBI and DOJ Clearance, interested in a rewarding career.

BENEFITS

to be discussed About the position: This role assists the Activities Director. The position helps design programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills for our seniors. Organizing activities that are tailored to the needs and abilities of individuals, as well as group activities that will bring individuals together. Our mission is to provide a fresh, positive outlook on life for our residents and loved ones. With caring hearts, our experienced staff aims to provide the highest quality service, with the best value to the dementia and Alzheimer's senior population of our local community. Our Activities Assistant will build meaningful relationships with the seniors and their families and will be part of a team that strives to care for and support their residents the same way they would care for their own loved ones. We are looking for people who want to join our growing team and help enrich the lives of our seniors.

Qualifications:

This individual must have a friendly, upbeat, positive, and professional demeanor. Must have a passion for improving the lives of others. The successful candidate for this position must have strong communication skills and interpersonal skills. This individual must work well in a team setting and possess excellent organizational skills. Candidate must be 18 years or older.

OUR REQUIREMENTS

Due to our Licensing we are required to have a clear LiveScan clean of convictions or active arrests for all of our employees in order to be hired. The LiveScan is required when applicants are candidates for positions that place them in a position of trust for some of California's most vulnerable citizens, including elderly and dependent adults and children, it is vital for the licensing authority to be aware of convictions or active arrests to avoid exposing clients in care to unnecessary harm. We will pay for this and help you set up the appointment. If you have had a LiveScan in the past 2 years please let us know. Must have a TB test and we ask that you get a flu shot. Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment. This certification must verify that the Caregiver has no communicable diseases, open lesions, or any other health problem, which could interfere with the individual's job performance Must have current Adult First Aid card at the time of employment and maintain throughout the length of employment. Candidate must be at least 18 years of age. Shall have a high school diploma or equivalent. Able to read, write, understand and communicate in English Possesses clear verbal and written communication skills. Positive and energetic attitude. Professional in appearance and conduct. The employee understands that operates as a Drug-Free Workplace per policies set forth in the Company Handbook. Must have dependable transportation and be able to work varying hours as needed, nights, holidays, and weekends. This job may require the employee to lift in excess of 25 pounds on occasion, which is a qualification for this position. It may also require the mandatory use of a gait belt and the wearing of a back brace for more difficult residents. You will be expected to report to work on time or give the Administrator adequate notice if you are unable to show for work: at least four (4) hours' notice. Participate in mandatory on-going education and in-service training.

Pay:

$17.75 - $18.00 per hour

Experience:

Assisted living: 1 year (Preferred) Event planning: 1 year (Preferred) event decorating : 1 year (Preferred) senior activity : 1 year (Preferred) arts and crafts: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Union City, CA 94587 (Required)

Work Location:

In person