Overview Located in the South Bay, Saratoga Retirement Community, a not-for-profit Life Plan Community, is a premier retirement oasis. This picturesque community in the beautiful city of Saratoga has easy access to the larger Bay Area. Residents enjoy an abundance of greenery around the campus, countless cultural and recreational opportunities and a continuum of healthcare including Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Activities Assistant. Apply today and learn why Saratoga Retirement Community has consistently been ranked as one of South Bay’s top senior living communities! What you’ll be doing: You will assist the Activities Coordinator implement therapeutic activity and life enrichment programs in the facility. You will support volunteers and lead holistically designed activity programs that support person centered care philosophy and a high level of care. What you’ll be doing: Demonstrate PRS Core Values—excellence, innovation, integrity, stewardship, compassion, and collaboration—in all activities and interactions with residents and staff. Advocate for resident rights by ensuring that processes, operations, and decisions prioritize their well-being and best interests. Plan and lead a variety of individualized and group activities, such as social events, arts and crafts, motor skills exercises, sensory stimulation, outdoor activities, and self-care support. Coordinate and assist with community-wide events, collaborating with external organizations to enhance resident experiences. Manage activity records, maintain schedules and supplies, and provide direct resident care when needed, while ensuring all spaces are tidy and well-organized. Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 /hr DOE About you: Experience in a senior living facility, recreation therapy, or a related field is preferred. Current and valid CPR/AED and First Aid certification is preferred. Working knowledge in gerontology, dementia, physiology and anatomy, and/or recreation therapy. Communication skills, interpersonal skills, customer service skills, team building skills, and/or leadership skills. Computer skills, including experience with electronic medical records systems Working at Saratoga Retirement Community, you’ll enjoy the following benefits: We pay 90% of your Medical, Dental, Vision premiums! 403b Matched Retirement Plan Generous PTO (paid time off) plan Employee/Family Scholarship Assistance Program Career Advancement Opportunities Employee Referral Bonuses Training, Paid Uniforms Public Transportation Reimbursement Onsite Café Free parking PayActiv (early wage access) Whether you feel like your background is a great fit for this position or not, we highly encourage you to apply either way.