The Orchards Health Center · 2 months ago
Activities Assistant - Sr. Living Community
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21/hr - $21/hr
1+ years expThe Orchards Health Center is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a variety of services to residents. The Activities Assistant is responsible for planning and implementing a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the residents, leading groups in various activities such as exercise classes, games, and music.
Assisted LivingElder CareNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Assisting with the overall planning and implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the Health Center residents
Lead groups of 5 to 20 resident seniors in a variety of activities
Designs and runs group classes and activities with residents
Must have the ability to work with a variety of high and low functioning individuals within the same class
Must be comfortable leading large groups of adults while being able to calmly assist residents in need of extra help
Reliable and follow safety procedures and duties assigned by a supervisor
Qualification
Required
High School Degree required
Reliable and follow safety procedures and duties assigned by a supervisor
Ability to work with a variety of high and low functioning individuals within the same class
Comfortable leading large groups of adults while being able to calmly assist residents in need of extra help
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting for approximately 60% of work day
Must be able to push residents weighing generally up to 200+/- lbs. in wheelchairs
Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally
When lifting over 35 lbs. you are required to ask for assistance
Occasionally push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment generally weighing up to 200 lbs
May be exposed to communicable diseases including HIV and Hepatitis B viruses; industrial and household chemicals; offensive odors; and combative behavior
Preferred
Preferred experience leading group activities for students, camps, or other organized activities
Preferred 40-hour Basic Course for activities professionals. (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals - NCCAP)
Preferred 1+ years of experience in a social or recreation program or a healthcare setting working with seniors
Experience in an Assisted Living setting is highly desired
Benefits
Full-Time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
401k with employer match.
We offer great Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Flex Holidays.
Opportunity for daily pay and tuition assistance.
Company
The Orchards Health Center
The Orchards Health Center offers senior care with assisted living and healthcare services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase