Activity Assistant

White Sands, a HumanGood life plan community (CCRC) in beautiful La Jolla, CA, is seeking an on-call Activity Assistant to join our team.  As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that our residents are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.  Shift: On Call - must have weekend availabilityPay Range: $20-$22/hr.  Job Duties: Leads planned activity programs and assists in achieving resident engagement that fulfills wellness dimensions of sensory, social, emotional, physical enrichment and spiritual sustenance. Orchestrates and leads therapeutic activities of interest with enthusiasm and compassion. Visits resident rooms to develop genuine relationships and identify resident preferences. Interacts with residents and their families to give direction and inspire excitement for activity programs. Motivates residents to participate in daily planned activities. Utilizes available resources to introduce creative programs that stimulate sensory and cognitive processes. Assists in organizing resident group trips and outings. Requirements: One-year experience in recreational activities preferred. Vocational/technical training that includes care of elderly with dementia desired; equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. CPR certification required. Mission Essential Our values define how and why we serve our mission, but our team members make up our HumanGood culture.  You would display behavior that supports our mission, vision, behaviors and values that include: Passion Inclusion Courage Innovation Impact What's in it for you? As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU. At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay. Part-Time/Per Diem Team Members: Medical benefits start the 1st of the month following your start date Matching 401(k) $25+tax per line Cell Phone Plan  Come see what Humangood has to offer! As an equal opportunity employer, HumanGood provides employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, familial status or any other classification protected by law. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, successfully pass a drug screen and the Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.   Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.