Activities Aid

At Habitat Health, we envision a world where older adults experience an independent and joyful aging journey in the comfort of their homes, enabled by access to comprehensive health care. Habitat Health provides personalized, coordinated clinical and social care as well as health plan coverage through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (“PACE”) in collaboration with our leading healthcare partners, including Kaiser Permanente. 

Habitat Health offers a fully integrated experience that brings more good days and a sense of belonging to participants and their caregivers. We build engaged, fulfilled care teams to deliver personalized care in our centers and in the home. And we support our partners with scalable solutions to meet the health care needs and costs of aging populations. 
 
Habitat Health is growing, and we’re looking for new team members who wish to join our mission of redefining aging in place. To learn more, visit https://www.habitathealth.com. 

Role Scope: 

We are looking for a dynamic, service-oriented Activities Aide who is passionate about supporting elderly persons in their journey. The Activities Aide will work to support a multidisciplinary care team led by a primary care provider to ensure whole-person, integrated care. Also, this role will support the company’s activities program.  

Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role 

• Under the direction of the Recreational Therapist or Activities Coordinator, this position will support the planning, coordination, and facilitation of daily activity programs designed to enhance the physical, cognitive, and social well-being of participants. 

• Assist in implementing recreational, therapeutic, and social activities aligned with individual interests, abilities, and care plans. 

• Engage participants in group and one-on-one activities, fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and positive environment. 

• Monitor participant engagement and respond to changing needs, ensuring safety and comfort at all times. 

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (e.g., nursing, social services, therapy) to support holistic care and participant experience. 

• Prepare activity materials, set up and clean up activity spaces, and maintain organization of supplies and equipment. 

• Document participation, progress, and any notable observations in accordance with organizational policies. 

• Encourage independence and participation while providing appropriate assistance as needed. 

• Support special events, outings, and community-based activities as assigned. 

• Adhere to all safety, infection control, and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA compliance. 

• Build positive relationships with participants, families, and team members, contributing to a respectful and team-oriented culture. 

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, participant-centered environment. 

• Performs related duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications:  

• One year's experience supporting a social or recreational program that coordinates and provides services for a frail or elderly population. 

• A minimum of two year's experience working with the frail or elderly. 

• Working knowledge of physical, psychosocial, and behavioral needs of the elderly population. 

• Demonstrate creative abilities to support planning, development, and implementation of varied activities to meet diverse needs. 

• Must have excellent skills in verbal and written communication, listening, problem solving, and conflict resolution. 

• Displays sensitivity, compassion, and respect for people of diverse cultures. 

• Proof of medical clearance for communicable diseases, including a TB test. 

• Proof of all immunizations are up to date. 

• Proof of current CPR/BLS certification required or requirement to obtain within 30 days of employment. 

• Proof of valid CA driver’s license, personal transportation, good driving record and auto insurance as required by State law. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bilingual: Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese preferred. 

• Education or training in geriatrics and dementia programming preferred, good working knowledge of dementia disease process. 

• A state issued driver’s license, personal transportation, and auto insurance as required by law. 

Location: 

• Sacramento, CA (Onsite) 

Compensation:  

We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience in determining final salary. This role is eligible for health insurance, life insurance, participation in the company’s equity program, and paid time off, including vacation and sick leave. The expected salary range for this position is $22- $25 per hour. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location. 

 Vaccination Policy, including COVID-19  

At Habitat Health, we aim to provide safe and high-quality care to our participants. To achieve this, please note that we have vaccination policies to keep both our team members and participants safe. For covid and flu, we require either proof of vaccination or declination form and required masking while in participant locations as a safe and essential requirement of this role.  Requests for reasonable accommodation due to an applicant’s disability or sincerely held religious beliefs will be considered and may be granted based upon review. We also require that team members adhere to all infection control, PPE standards and vaccination requirements related to specific roles and locations as a condition of employment 

 Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: 

Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Habitat Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), or other status protected by applicable law. 

Habitat Health is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Habitat Health will take steps to provide people with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs with reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.  Accordingly, if you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at careers@habitathealth.com. 

 E-Verify Participation Notice 

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.  If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can 
take any action against you, including terminating your employment.  Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. 

 Beware of Scams and Fraud 

Please ensure your application is being submitted through a Habitat Health sponsored site only. Our emails will come from @habitathealth.com email addresses. If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam such as this, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission by selecting the ‘Rip-offs and Imposter Scams’ option: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/.