Activities Assistant

Pasadena Post Acute in; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Pasadena seeks an Activities Assistant to engage residents in activities, maintain communication with families and staff, and support quality assurance efforts. This role involves planning, documentation, and ensuring a vibrant community atmosphere for residents. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and effective communication skills, with a preference for experience in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Preferably one year of experience in a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual and group activities.
• Assist in developing monthly activity calendar.
• Encourage residents to participate in hobbies and crafts.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities Assistant (Healthcare)

1. Participate in planning and conducting individual, small, and large group activities.
2. Assist in maintaining effective communication between employees at all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies, and the public to meet the needs of residents, the community, and the facility.
3. Contribute to community planning considering the interests of the facility, residents, and their families.
4. Assist in developing the monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.
5. Support the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in implementing plans to address quality deficiencies as directed by the Activities Director.
6. Participate in discharge planning, and develop and implement activity care plans and resident assessments.
7. Arrange transportation for residents for outings, appointments, or discharges.
8. Develop a monthly activity schedule including outings, group activities, and in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound or isolated.
9. Encourage residents to participate in hobbies, crafts, reading, and other self-initiated activities, providing necessary materials such as Braille or audio books.
10. Assist with documentation, including assessment records and quarterly progress notes as assigned.
11. Maintain the cleanliness, orderliness, and security of the Activity Department.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Preferably one year of experience in a long-term care facility.

Skills

1. Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals.
2. Effective communication skills to present information and respond to questions.
3. Mathematical skills including understanding fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
4. Problem-solving and reasoning abilities to interpret instructions and solve practical problems.

Physical Demands

Requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Occasionally climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Good vision and focus adjustment are necessary.

Work Environment

Typically low to moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.