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Activities Assistant
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A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$39,187 / year median in California
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Activities Assistant Marin Post Acute | Full-Time | Starting at $18/hour Marin Post Acute is looking for an enthusiastic, creative Activities Assistant to help bring our resident activities program to life! If you enjoy connecting with people, planning fun events, and making a real difference in residents' daily lives, this could be the perfect role for you. What You'll Do Help plan and lead individual, small-group, and large-group activities for residents Assist in creating the monthly activity calendar and track attendance Support resident outings and coordinate transportation as needed Encourage residents to join hobbies, crafts, and other self-directed activities Provide in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents Assist with resident assessments, care plans, and quarterly progress notes Communicate with residents, families, staff, and outside community contacts Keep the Activities Department clean, organized, and secure Support discharge planning related to activities and resident engagement What We're Looking For High school diploma or equivalent One year of experience in a long-term care facility preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills Creative, patient, and compassionate approach to working with seniors Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and schedules Why Join Marin Post Acute? Starting pay of $18/hour Full-time schedule with room to grow Supportive, team-oriented work environment Meaningful work that brightens residents' everyday lives Marin Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.