Activities Assistant

Heritage Manor Care; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care in Paramount, California, is seeking dynamic associates to join our skilled nursing team and deliver care experiences that will touch residents' lives.

You will lead wellness and recreation activities, supervise volunteers, and support the Resident Programs Director in creating engaging programs across emotional, physical, spiritual, social and intellectual well-being, while assisting with marketing materials to promote these initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1 year of direct activities programming experience in a skilled nursing setting (preferred).
• Basic typing and computer skills are essential, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Flexibility with schedule.
• Works well with others.
• Must enjoy working with the senior population.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating, directing and delivering wellness and recreation programs tailored to residents' needs.
• Provide hands-on involvement in programs during residents' scheduled times.
• Assist in planning, orientation and supervision of volunteers.
• Support the Resident Programs Director in exploring opportunities for resident emotional, physical, spiritual, social and intellectual engagement.
• Assist with marketing and promotional materials to ensure professional quality.

Skills

Activity programming

Teamwork

Flexibility

Senior care enthusiasm

Basic computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

We're a skilled nursing facility looking for dynamic associates to join our team and provide our guests with a care experience that will change their lives!

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination, direction and delivery of wellness and recreation programs to meet specific needs of each and all the residents
• Providing hands-on involvement in programs during the residents' scheduled times
• Assisting in the planning, orientation and supervision of volunteers
• Supporting the Resident Programs Director in exploring opportunities for resident emotional, physical, spiritual, social and intellectual engagement
• Assisting with marketing and promotional materials, helping to ensure professional quality

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of direct activities programming experience in a skilled nursing setting (preferred)
• Basic typing and computer skills are essential, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Flexibility with schedule
• Works well with others
• Must enjoy working with the senior population