Activity Assistant

Redwood Cove Healthcare Center | Ukiah, CA

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Redwood Cove Healthcare Center is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and creative Activity Assistant to join our team! If you enjoy working with seniors and making a positive impact through engaging activities, we'd love to meet you.

As an Activity Assistant, you'll help create meaningful experiences that enhance our residents' quality of life through recreational, social, and therapeutic activities in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.

Why Join Redwood Cove Healthcare Center?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Consistent full-time schedule
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunities for growth within healthcare
• Rewarding career making a difference every day

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and leading daily recreational and therapeutic activities.
• Encourage resident participation in group and one-on-one activities.
• Help organize games, arts and crafts, music, exercise programs, holiday celebrations, and special events.
• Transport residents safely to and from activity programs as needed.
• Build positive relationships with residents while promoting socialization and emotional well-being.
• Assist with decorating for seasonal events and community celebrations.
• Maintain activity supplies and equipment.
• Document resident participation according to facility policies.
• Work closely with the Activities Director and interdisciplinary care team to provide engaging programming.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility, assisted living, memory care, or senior living community is a plus.
• Experience in recreation, customer service, childcare, hospitality, or healthcare is encouraged.
• Friendly, patient, dependable, and compassionate personality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to assist residents with mobility and activity participation as needed.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who:

• Loves working with older adults
• Is positive, outgoing, and creative
• Brings energy and enthusiasm to every day
• Enjoys planning fun and meaningful activities
• Wants to make a difference in the lives of others

At Redwood Cove Healthcare Center, we believe every day is an opportunity to bring joy, purpose, and connection to our residents. If you're passionate about enriching the lives of seniors, we'd love to have you on our team.

Apply today and help create meaningful moments for our residents!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.