Full-Time

Guest Services Associate

Updated on 9/4/2026

National Health Foundation

National Health Foundation

11-50 employees

Nonprofit improves health via housing, education

Compensation Overview

$18.50/hr

Ventura, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Social & Community Services (1)
Required Skills
CPR
Inventory Management
First Aid
Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A minimum of two years of caregiver experience in a healthcare or recuperative care environment is preferred.
  • Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
  • Ability to work five eight-hour shifts per week.
  • A valid California driver's license is required.
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification are required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, guests, and visitors.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, reach above the shoulders, twist, turn, kneel, and push or pull.
  • Ability to lift, pull, push, or move up to 50 pounds and use conversational speech for effective verbal communication.
  • Ability to adapt to schedule changes and work additional shifts when needed.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure the safety and security of the recuperative care facility by conducting daily facility and equipment inspections and constant room checks.
  • Perform guest intake responsibilities by greeting guests and providing a detailed orientation of program guidelines when applicable.
  • Develop rapport with guests, gather guest feedback, and build trust through continuous engagement and check-ins.
  • Create, lead, or implement engagement activities for guests when applicable and attend to guest requests.
  • Assist nursing, social services, and external partners with on-site guest appointments or check-ins.
  • Assist management in accurately maintaining bed availability and documentation.
  • Assist lead staff or program management with supplies inventory checks and logs.
  • Maintain accurate records, including daily shift notes, incident reports, and Emergency Action Plan drills when applicable.
  • Respond to guest concerns and provide positive intervention encounters.
  • Attend meetings and role-aligned training, including shift handoffs, Basic Life Support, Crisis Prevention, Harm Reduction, Trauma-Informed Care, and diversity, equity, and inclusion training.
  • Perform laundry, clothing requests, and mealtime duties; perform housekeeping services when the environmental site associate is absent, if applicable.
  • Model and project a positive professional image and adhere to the organization dress code.
  • Perform additional assignments needed by the facility and follow National Health Foundation policies and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two years of caregiver experience in a healthcare or recuperative care environment.
National Health Foundation

National Health Foundation

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National Health Foundation addresses health inequities in under-resourced Southern California communities. It focuses on four areas—housing, food access, built environment, and education—using programs and advocacy to change neighborhoods where people live, learn, work, and play. It differentiates itself by a place-based, multi-sector approach that targets root causes and empowers residents rather than only delivering health services. Its goal is to remove barriers to good health so residents can live longer, healthier lives regardless of income or background.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1973

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What believers are saying

  • The San Fernando Valley meal-site project expands NHF into a new senior market.
  • ETR-backed youth consulting improves program legitimacy and strengthens future school-based funding applications.
  • NHF’s 2026 obesity grant and updated website activity signal continued institutional momentum.

What critics are saying

  • NHF depends on grants; losing county or federal awards would force program cuts fast.
  • Its service mix is operationally complex; kitchen buildouts and school programs strain small nonprofit execution.
  • Federal health-agency layoffs and grant disruptions threaten NHF funding pipelines through 2026.

What makes National Health Foundation unique

  • NHF combines recuperative care, youth health programs, and older-adult meal services in Los Angeles.
  • NHF’s ETR partnership powers youth consultants and YPAR evaluation for Be a STAR.
  • NHF won an $880,000 obesity-prevention grant in January 2026, proving public-agency credibility.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Training Programs

Company News

Archstone
Nov 15th, 2021
National Health Foundation recognized as Congregate Meal Site for Older Adults

National Health Foundation (NHF) was awarded a capacity building grant for the renovation design of a commercial kitchen in the planned Congregate Meal Site for Older Adults in San Fernando Valley.

National Health Foundation
Sep 27th, 2021
National Health Foundation partners with Education, Training And Research Associates, Inc.

Through its partnership with ETR, NHF is able to work with trailblazing youth who serve as consultants with the goal of building upon its Be a STAR program.