What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant - PT position at Silverado?
Silverado Newport Mesa is looking for a Resident Engagement (Activities) Assistant!
Position Pay: $19.00 / hourly
Shift Schedule(s): Part-Time, Saturday-Sunday (8 hrs), Monday and Friday (4 hrs)
Why work at Silverado Newport Mesa?
- Silverado is ranked 6th nationwide by Fortune Magazine in their Best Workplaces in Aging Services list – our 3rd consecutive year in the top 10!
- Great Place to Work® Certified for five straight years
- Experienced leadership team that realizes happy associates lead to happy residents
- Education assistance programs to help with school reimbursements and paid training
- Great culture with benefits like bringing kids and pets to work
- Work-life balance with flexible scheduling
- And more!
The non-negotiables:
- High school diploma, GED or educational equivalent required
- Must clear a criminal background check, a physical and drug screening
- Must have a valid driver license, a good driving record, and current auto insurance
- Must be comfortable working in an environment with pets and assisting in the care of community pets, including, but not limited to, dogs, cats, and birds
- Willing to demonstrate passion and ability to work with people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related disease
- Previous experience working with older adults and/or persons with memory-impairing diseases is desirable
What you will be doing:
- Assists the Director of Resident Engagement with planning and implementation of resident activity programs daily
- Organizing & leading daily memory enrichment activities with a small group of residents.
- Enthusiastically encouraging resident participation in activities and recreational programs and celebrating their achievements.
- Preparing background materials and conducting relevant research for activities and recreational programs.
- Assist with music and occupational therapy for residents.
We are looking for someone who:
- Loves people.
- Has compassion and patience.
- Is a quick learner.
- Is ethical, honest, dependable, and open-minded.
- Is an effective communicator.
PROTECTING YOU, PROTECTING OTHERS: We believe our residents, patients and associates deserve to thrive in an environment protected from COVID-19. At Silverado, vaccines are offered and required for all associates.
To maintain our world class standard, all offers of employment with Silverado are contingent upon a satisfactory background check as well as drug screening, a physical and TB testing (if required for the position). Silverado also uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
EOE/M/F/D/V
