Part Time Activities Assistant (AM)

Resident Engagement (Activities) AssistantJoin Silverado Newport Mesa, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We're a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.We're hiring a Resident Engagement (Activities) Assistant – a creative and compassionate team member who helps bring joy, engagement, and purpose to our residents' daily lives. This role blends energy, empathy, and imagination to create meaningful moments through recreational programming.Be a difference-maker with a memory care leader!You lead with heart, creativity, and integrity. You're dependable, enthusiastic, and thrive in a team-focused environment. You're passionate about helping others live with dignity and joy.What You'll Be Doing:Assist the Director of Resident Engagement in planning and leading daily activity programsOrganize and facilitate memory enrichment activities for small groupsEncourage resident participation and celebrate their achievementsPrepare materials and conduct research for recreational programsSupport music and occupational therapy sessionsQualifications:High school diploma, GED, or educational equivalent requiredEffective communicator in verbal and written EnglishReliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standardsValid driver's license and clean driving record requiredComfortable working around animals and petsWillingness to work with individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementiaPrevious experience with older adults or memory care preferredActive role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)Why Choose Silverado?Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™Certified Great Place to Work®Paid training and strong internal mobilitySchedule: Part Time, AM shift, Friday - SundayAnticipated pay range $20 — $22 USDSilverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:401(k) matchingHealth, Dental and Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid time offTuition reimbursement and professional development assistanceReferral programOther amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role.*California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland SecurityEOE/M/F/D/V