Activities Assistant

OnShift, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OnShift, Inc. is seeking an Activities Assistant to support our Activities Director in planning, coordinating, and implementing a therapeutic activity program for residents. You will help create a happy, safe environment and keep patients engaged throughout the day.

The role emphasizes planning and participating in events, assisting with monthly meetings, and adapting programs to fit resident needs. A self-starter with an outgoing personality is valued.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• COVID-19 vaccination including booster shots.
• CNA certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily activities for patients, keeping them engaged and motivated.
• Plan and participate in outside activities.
• Assist with monthly resident council meetings.
• Adapt recreation programs to meet residents' needs and capabilities.
• Direct and organize activities to help residents develop interpersonal relationships and social participation.
• Be a self-starter with an entertaining and outgoing personality.

Skills

Engagement

Activity planning

Communication

Education

CNA certificate

Job description

We are searching for an Activities Assistant with experience to assist and support the Activities Director in planning, coordinating, conducting and implementing a therapeutic activity program to meet both group and individual patient’s needs and interests. Assists in providing a clean, safe, dignified, happy and healthy environment for residents.

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR GROWTH! Grow as a leader and impact lives while getting paid excellent wages in a dynamic team environment.

Activities Staff Requirements

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including Booster shots
• At least 1 year of experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred
• Applicants with an active C.N.A certificate preferred

Primary Activities Staff Responsibilities

• You will assist in the daily Activities throughout the day for our patients, keeping them engaged and motivated on a daily basis
• An active role in planning and participating in outside activities
• Assists with monthly resident council meetings
• Adapts recreation programs and regulates content of programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents and the facility
• Directs and organizes activities to assist residents to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in-group activities.
• Must be a Self-starter and self-motivated, with an entertaining and outgoing personality
• These qualities will carry over to our patients helping them to stay engaged and entertained
  
  

PAY SCALE:

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise

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