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Quail Park
Activity 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
Life Engagement Assistant / Activities Assistant Quail Park Communities | Visalia, CA $23.00 per hour | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Help Create Days Worth Looking Forward To At Quail Park Communities , we believe senior living should be filled with opportunities to connect, explore, create, and enjoy life. We're looking for a compassionate, energetic Life Engagement Assistant / Activities Assistant who loves bringing people together and creating meaningful experiences. In this role, you'll help residents stay active, engaged, and connected while supporting programs that promote social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual well-being. If you're creative, organized, dependable, and genuinely enjoy spending time with seniors, we'd love to have you join our team. Why Join Quail Park Communities? At Quail Park, every day is an opportunity to make a difference. As part of our team, you may enjoy: Competitive pay of $23.00 per hour Paid Time Off Medical insurance for eligible full-time team members Dental and vision benefits Retirement savings opportunities Education assistance or tuition reimbursement Continuing education and professional development Employee meals and coffee perks Flexible scheduling options Opportunities for career growth A supportive, collaborative team environment Your Impact As a Life Engagement Assistant, you'll work alongside our Life Engagement leadership to create meaningful, purposeful, and engaging experiences for residents. You'll help plan and facilitate activities, outings, special events, and programs based on residents' interests, abilities, histories, and preferences. Most importantly, you'll help residents continue doing the things they enjoy while discovering new ways to connect with others. What You'll Do Create Meaningful Experiences Assist with implementing scheduled resident activities and programs. Help plan, coordinate, and participate in social events, outings, celebrations, and on-site activities. Encourage resident participation in activities that support social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual well-being. Help tailor activities to residents' interests, abilities, life experiences, and preferences. Encourage meaningful social interaction and help residents build connections with one another. Serve as a positive role model for communication, engagement, and behavior-support strategies. Help ensure activities and events remain welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to residents. Assist with activities and programs when the Life Engagement Director is unavailable. Help maintain resident social histories and profiles. Assist with recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers. Help maintain an organized inventory of activity supplies and equipment. Assist with event setup, implementation, and cleanup. Keep activity spaces and supplies clean, organized, and ready for use. Support Resident Safety & Well-Being Promote resident dignity, choice, independence, and respect in every interaction. Observe and communicate resident concerns or changes in behavior to the appropriate leadership team member. Follow applicable company policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements. Maintain awareness of applicable OSHA and state requirements related to resident activities and engagement. Attend required team meetings, training, and continuing education. Transportation Support Driving responsibilities may apply depending on the position and community needs. If driving is part of your role, you will: Safely transport residents to appointments, scheduled outings, activities, and special events. Assist residents entering and exiting community vehicles. Assist with loading and unloading wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices. Complete required vehicle inspections before operating community vehicles. Keep vehicles clean, organized, and properly maintained. Report mechanical concerns or needed repairs promptly. Document transportation activities accurately and timely. Report resident incidents or significant physical or behavioral concerns that occur during transportation. Assist with vehicle safety inspections and other required transportation procedures. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who brings energy, creativity, compassion, and genuine enthusiasm for working with seniors.