Activities Assistant Job at The Orchards, Ladera Ranch, CA

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  • The Orchards
  • Ladera Ranch, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Part-Time Activities Assistant (Temp to Hire)

As an Activities Assistant, you are responsible for 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. You will lead groups of 5 to 20 resident seniors in a variety of activities. These activities can range from physical exercise classes to games, music, cards, and bingo.

Why you’ll love The Orchards:

We strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We provide the perfect environment for learning all aspects of restaurant dining and opportunities for growth. We listen to feedback and make changes to ensure the best work environment. The Orchards is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a variety of villas and apartment homes to hundreds of residents. Full services are provided, including restaurant dining, housekeeping and laundry, maintenance services, transportation, fitness classes, wellness programs, and numerous activities. The Orchards is our health center with assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care.

Part-Time

  • $21 based on experience
  • 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.
  • Friendly and caring guests and staff.
  • Opportunity for daily pay and tuition assistance.

Job Description

The Activities Assistant designs and runs group classes and activities with residents. The Activities Assistant must have the ability to work with a variety of high and low functioning individuals within the same class. The activities assistant must be comfortable leading large groups of adults while being able to calmly assist residents in need of extra help.

What you will bring

Our ideal candidate will be reliable and follow safety procedures and duties assigned by a supervisor.

  • High School Degree required.
  • 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

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.

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Our company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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Job Tags

Daily paid, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Flexible hours,

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