Activity Staff

Join Our Team as an Activity Assistant 

Be Part of Our Team: Full-Time

About Us:

Santana Hills Healthcare Center is a 167-bed facility with 90 skilled nursing beds and 77 sub-acute beds, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care for rapid recovery in a central San Jose location.

Activity Assistant – Skilled Nursing Facility

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing recreational and therapeutic activities for residents.
• Encourage resident participation in group and individual activities.
• Support residents during activities, outings, and special events.
• Help set up, decorate, and clean activity areas before and after programs.
• Maintain activity supplies, equipment, and inventory.
• Document resident attendance, participation, and responses to activities.
• Assist with transporting residents to and from activity locations as needed.
• Build positive relationships with residents and promote social engagement.
• Follow resident care plans and accommodate physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
• Ensure activities comply with facility policies, safety standards, and regulations.
• Collaborate with the Activities Director and interdisciplinary care team.
• Assist with holiday celebrations, community events, and family activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working with seniors, long-term care, or healthcare settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to work effectively with elderly residents, including those with dementia or cognitive impairments.
• Ability to lift, push, or transport activity materials and assist residents when necessary.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred (if required by facility).

Desired Skills

• Creativity in developing engaging activities.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage residents.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, or special events as needed.