Activities Assistant Part-Time (23 Days/Week) Location: Santa Cruz Post Acute Starting Pay: $17 per hour and up, DOE Schedule: Part-time, 23 days per week including weekdays and weekends About Us At Santa Cruz Post Acute, we are committed to creating a warm, uplifting, and engaging environment for our residents. Our Activities Department plays a key role in supporting residents social, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing through meaningful daily activities. Position Summary We are looking for a compassionate, energetic, and creative Activities Assistant to help plan and lead activities that bring joy and connection to our residents. If you enjoy working with seniors, have a positive attitude, and love making a difference, this role may be a great fit. Key Responsibilities Assist in planning, coordinating, and leading group and oneonone activities Encourage resident participation and provide support during activities Help set up and clean up activity spaces Document attendance and resident engagement per facility guidelines Escort residents to and from activities as needed Participate in special events, holiday programs, and outings Contribute to creating an engaging, fun, and inclusive environment Qualifications Experience in activities or recreation preferred (senior care/healthcare a plus) Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic personality Ability to motivate and engage residents with varying needs Strong communication and interpersonal skills Able to work 23 days per week, including weekend availability Must pass background requirements per state regulations What We Offer Starting pay of $17 per hour and up, DOE Supportive team culture Opportunity to uplift residents and make a meaningful impact Growth potential within a residentfocused organization How to Apply If you're passionate about bringing joy and engagement to seniors, wed love to hear from you! Please submit your resume or apply in person at Santa Cruz Post Acute. PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
