Activities Assistant

Job Title:

Activities Assistant Location:

Tustin, CA 92780 Job Summary The Groves of Tustin is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a safe and supportive environment. We are seeking a composed and compassionate Activities Assistant. The Activity Assistant is responsible for assisting with programming, organizing, promoting, facilitating, and directing the activities and excursions for the Community.

Key Responsibilities :

Assist the Activity Director in providing an engaging, rewarding social atmosphere throughout the Community, promoting resident participation through regularly scheduled activities, excursions, special events, guest speakers, movie showings, exercise sessions, establishment of clubs, games, art and creativity opportunities, educational classes, and more. Ensure activities and events honor and meet the social, fitness activity level, cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity, and interests of the residents. Actively engage in resident activities through personally leading activities and encouraging resident participation in all activities, excursions, and special events. As needed, manage and schedule Community volunteers. Respond to resident concerns in a professional and caring manner. Elevate issues to a supervisor when appropriate. Demonstrate knowledge of each resident as an individual. As required by state licensure, complete annual and monthly training, attend scheduled in-services and mandatory meetings. Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule as evidenced by working holidays, evenings, weekends, and additional shifts when necessary to ensure adequate coverage within the department. Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments. Provide support to Community's marketing efforts through positive, friendly interaction during all Community tours and telephone contact with the public. Ensure positive, friendly interactions with all potential team members, residents, family members, outside vendors, and referral sources. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Prefer one (1) year of experience coordinating or teaching activities to seniors. Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals. Able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Able to adapt and respond to change, make decisions, and prioritize tasks and projects. Able to read, write, and speak the English language to interact and communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, physicians, health care professionals, residents, and their families. Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.

Skills and Abilities:

Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Creative and resourceful in planning engaging activities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, scheduling software). Certifications (Required): CPR/First Aid Certification (or willing to obtain) Work Environment Requires physical activity such as lifting, setting up equipment, or participating in events. May involve working evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on scheduled activities.

Location:

The Groves of Tustin Employment Type:

Full-time Schedule:

TBD Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person