Activity Assistant - Memory Care
Job Location - Silvergate Rancho Bernardo – Rancho Bernardo, CA
Position Type - Full Time
Salary Range - $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Schedule – Sunday – Thursday & Tuesday – Saturday
THE COMPANY
Silvergate Rancho Bernardo – the area’s premier senior living community – is a privately owned and operated retirement living and healthcare company that has been in business for more than 30 years in San Diego County.
We know great care starts with great people! Our Activity Assistants play a key role as part of an award-winning team in our community. This role offers an outstanding career opportunity with:
- Opportunities for internal promotion
- A beautiful work environment in a newer facility
- Reports to a dedicated Activity Director
- A competitive wage with access to generous benefits, including dental, vision and healthcare for Full Time employees
- An opt-in 401k Retirement Plan with annual Corporate contribution (conditions apply)
- Annual raises and bonus potential
- Paid Time Off
JOB SUMMARY
Assists the Activity Director in designing, creating, initiating and coordinating a wide variety of multi-level recreational and educational activities for the Memory Care residents of the facility.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts various activities at the direction of the Activities Director
- Assists in planning, coordinating and evaluating resident activities
- Encourages resident participation in programs
- Escorts residents to and from activities as assigned
- Maintains necessary activity supplies, which may include outside purchasing
- Assists in the surveying and interviewing of residents to determine interests, talents and resident satisfaction
- Maintains general observation of residents and shares appropriate information with staff
- Knowledge and understanding of dementia and Alzheimer disease
- Knowledge of resident rights and the ability to respond to each resident with empathy and respect
- Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families and co-workers
- Perform other duties as assigned
A CAREER “WHERE EVERY DAY MATTERS”
As strongly as we believe that every day matters for each of our residents, we are equally as passionate about providing a richly challenging, never-a-dull moment work environment for our team members. Every day, we work together to foster a positive and fulfilling workplace where employees can be creative, find unique solutions to challenging issues and enjoy a rewarding work life every day. Come join our amazing family of care professionals!
QUALIFICATIONS
- An Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school; six months to one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Fluent in speaking, reading and writing English
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Ability to respond effectively in an emergency or crisis situation
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the ability to bend, squat, stoop, climb, kneel, and stand on feet for extended periods of time, as well as the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Job offer is contingent on the following:
- Must clear Live Scan
- Must pass drug test, pre-employment physical and TB test
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Activity Assitance: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- San Diego, CA 92128 (Required)
Work Location: In person