Activities Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Help make every day here a good one

At Oceana Healthcare Center, we believe a nursing facility should still feel like a place where life happens. There should be music, conversation, laughter, fresh air, and something to look forward to. Our Activities team makes that possible, and we’re looking for an upbeat, caring Activities Assistant to join them.

No experience? No problem. If you have a great personality, a big heart, and enjoy bringing people together, we’ll teach you the rest.

Why you’ll love working here

• Pay: $18.42–$20 per hour

• Full-time schedule: Saturday through Wednesday, 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM

• Purposeful work: you’ll see the difference you make in residents’ lives every single shift

• A fresh environment: a newly remodeled and rebranded facility with a 5-star CMS Quality Measures rating

• Strong benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off

• A supportive team: you’ll learn and grow under our Activities Director

What you’ll do

• Lead and assist with engaging group activities such as games, music, crafts, socials, celebrations, and more

• Visit residents one-on-one in their rooms, especially those who can’t attend group programs

• Help plan and take part in community outings

• Facilitate outdoor activities, including supervising the designated resident smoking area

• Serve residents across all units, including our subacute, long-term care, and short-term skilled residents

• Encourage participation, build relationships, and learn what makes each resident unique

• Document resident participation and share observations with the Activities Director and care team

What you’ll need

• A warm, outgoing, patient personality and a genuine interest in working with seniors and adults with medical needs

• Valid California driver’s license

• Reliable transportation to and from work

• Willingness to work weekends and afternoon/evening hours

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

• Prior experience in activities, senior care, or skilled nursing is welcome but not required

Schedule

• Full-time, Saturday through Wednesday

• 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM

• On-site position

Ready to bring joy to work every day?

Apply directly through this job posting. We can’t wait to meet you!

Oceana Healthcare Center is 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, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.