Activity Assistant

Connect with the Greatest Generation and join us at St. Paul's! You will be able to make a difference in the lives of countless seniors by providing comfort and life-changing experiences every single day. Our team is looking for compassionate, caring and considerate companions to become angels for San Diego's residents and participants in the best years of their lives!

This is a full-time position! Work schedule is Friday to Tuesday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with Wednesday & Thursday off.

BASIC FUNCTION:We are looking for a full-time Activity Assistant who will work doing activities mainly with Memory Care but also some Assisted Living. Relevant experience in senior living, a school setting or kids programming, event planning, or an activity setting with any age group. The Activity Assistant is responsible for developing, planning, coordinating and implementing activities that address the social, creative, and cognitive aspects in the lives of St. Pauls Villa Residents.

QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with Dementia in a CommunitySetting. Successful completion of classes in Activity Coordinating. Successful completion of Dementia Training. AA degree or equivalent. Must possess valid activitiescertificate.Must have dependability, creativity, a sense of humor, enthusiasm, affection and patience; ability to organize; ability to teach, supervise, and orient; willingness to accept consultant direction and to assume responsibility. Must enjoy working with the elderly and have an interest in and understanding of their needs. Ability to prioritize and manage several tasks simultaneously.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Associates degree (AA.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Two years experience working in a social or recreational program. One year experience working in a resident activities program in an independent or assisted living community preferred.Must enjoy working with seniors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.