What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Vista Gardens Memory Care?
Vista Gardens Memory Care is excited to announce we have Activity Assistant positions open for someone with a passion to care for others! We offer comprehensive benefits, and the unique opportunity to help people, one resident at a time. We will give you the support you need to thrive and grow in the post acute setting.
With firsthand knowledge of how family members and friends are affected by memory issues (including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s-related dementia, and mild cognitive impairment), Vista Gardens is a special and unique community that treats everyone with the highest respect and dignity.
Compensation based on experience!
Essential Duties:
- Oversee and supervise caregivers involved in activities.
- Encourage residents to participate in the planning, preparation, conduct, cleanup, and critique of planned activities.
- Arrange for utilization of community resources through contact with organizations and volunteers to promote resident participation in community centered activities.
- Assist residents in a variety of social events/outings in order to provide a vibrant and active community life for the residents.
- Schedule weekly shopping trips to meet residents' needs; arrange diverse entertainment; acknowledge residents ' special days; arrange for holiday celebrations.
- Under the direction of the Activity Director order supplies for all activities.
- Conduct facility tours when appropriate.
- Plan events which encourage prospective residents to participate in community activities; liaison with senior centers and churches.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards.
- Encourage teamwork among all departments and assist with conflict resolution.
- Performs other duties as assigned and consistent with the success of the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vista, CA 92084: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you available between the hours of 8am-6:30pm?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18