Full-Time

Activities Manager

Novellus Living

Novellus Living

11-50 employees

Manages affordable senior living communities

Compensation Overview

$21.21 - $25.95/hr

San Diego, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • Adaptability and strong organization and time management skills.
  • Excellent resource management, computer, record keeping, interpersonal, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds.
  • Flexibility to work when needed, especially evenings, weekends, or early mornings.
  • Willingness to adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
  • AA or Bachelor’s degree in nursing, human services, healthcare, or related fields or combination of education preferred
  • Experience supervising others in a senior living or hospitality environment.
  • Minimum five to seven years of experience in senior living, healthcare, or related industry.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Responsibilities
  • Leads in the organization in the coordination of resident activities and events, as well as any support needed during the activities or events.
  • Ensures required staff and materials are available and prepared for events or activities.
  • Ensures recreation funds are used effectively and efficiently for the improvement of resident experience and resident relationships.
  • Evaluates the success of each activity, event, or outing and identifies opportunities for improvement in the future.
  • Develops and maintains accounting records for assigned programs, events, activities, and outings.
  • Identifies and negotiates with a variety of vendors to solicit discount opportunities for residents.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with vendors used in events, activities, outings, and discount programs for employees.
  • Transport residents to, and pick-up from, doctor’s offices, banks, restaurants, markets, food banks, etc.
  • Assist passengers, including residents who utilize a motorized scooter, in and out of the van.
  • Maintain vehicle, purchase fuel and supplies, prepare reports and other records that are requested by management.
  • Interact with residents in a friendly manner, providing meaningful attention and communicating concerns of resident's health to management as appropriate.
  • Ensure all vehicle license plates, inspection tags, and insurance cards are current and displayed properly.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and maintenance of all vehicles.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Novellus Living provides affordable senior living with assisted living and memory care for middle-income seniors. It grows by acquiring and renovating fixer-upper properties to keep operating costs and resident rents low, while Novellus Investments handles real estate and Novellus Living runs everyday operations across communities in CA, TX, CO, and AZ. It differentiates itself by focusing on price-per-unit and functional renovations rather than luxury features, aiming to deliver quality care at lower costs. The company plans to add about five communities per year in the western United States.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Roseville, California

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Targets growing middle-income seniors ineligible for aid yet unable to afford luxury.
  • Plans five community acquisitions yearly in western U.S. at low price-per-unit.
  • Maintains care quality via functional renovations without luxury cost additions.

What critics are saying

  • California DSS increases dementia care inspections 40% since 2024, raising citations.
  • Texas and Colorado healthcare wages rise 18–22% in 2025, compressing margins.
  • Brookdale and Five Star acquire 8–12 Arizona-Colorado properties since 2024.

What makes Novellus Living unique

  • Novellus acquires and renovates fixer-upper properties for middle-market affordability.
  • Founders Chris Coulter and Larry John offer 50+ years in real estate and memory care.
  • Operates dual entities: Novellus Investments for acquisitions, Novellus Living for operations.

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