Activities Assistant

Newport Beach Memory Care; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in memory care is seeking a dedicated individual to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities. This role involves planning and conducting various activities, ensuring effective communication among staff, residents, and families, and assisting in the development of care plans. Join a compassionate team committed to providing quality care in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for helping others and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferable one year experience in a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual and group activities for residents.
• Assist in developing monthly activity calendars and maintain attendance records.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Newport Beach, California, United States

Newport Beach, California, United States

(on-site)

Job Type

Full-Time

Min Education

Required Travel

0-10%

Salary - Type

Hourly Wage

Job Function

Description

Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities. Assist in providing good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interest of the residents, community and facility are met to the extent possible. Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family. Assist in development of monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records. Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies as requested by Activities Director. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments. Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary including, but not limited to, resident outings, to/from appointments, or for discharge. Assists in developing a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in room activities for bed bound or isolated residents. Encourage residents to participate in self initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading Provide materials as necessary including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate. Assist with assessment documentation, quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activity Director. Keep Activity Department clean, orderly and secured. Supervisory Requirements This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualification Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Preferable one year experience in a long term care facility. Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Description

Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities. Assist in providing good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interest of the residents, community and facility are met to the extent possible. Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family. Assist in development of monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records. Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies as requested by Activities Director. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments. Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary including, but not limited to, resident outings, to/from appointments, or for discharge. Assists in developing a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in room activities for bed bound or isolated residents. Encourage residents to participate in self initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading Provide materials as necessary including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate. Assist with assessment documentation, quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activity Director. Keep Activity Department clean, orderly and secured. Supervisory Requirements This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualification Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Preferable one year experience in a long term care facility. Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Job ID: 78203987

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Job Location

Net Salary per month

$8,342

Median Apartment Rent in City Center

(1-3 Bedroom)

$4,117-$7,000

$5,559

Safety Index

85 /100

85

Utilities

Basic

(Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment)

$150-$290

$201

High-Speed Internet

$65-$85

$72

Transportation

Gasoline

(1 liter)

$1.26

Taxi Ride

$2.75

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