Activities Assistant

PACS Group; Petaluma, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Ridgeway Post Acute in Petaluma, CA is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Assistant to join our caring team. You will plan and lead engaging activities for residents, support communication among staff, residents, and families, and help maintain calendars.

This part-time role offers a friendly work environment and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' daily lives; a high school diploma is required and prior healthcare or recreational experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a healthcare, recreational, or social setting preferred.
• Friendly, compassionate, and patient personality.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual, small, and large group activities.
• Assist in communication between staff, residents, families, and external agencies.
• Develop monthly activity calendars and maintain attendance records.
• Assist in scheduling transportation for residents as needed.
• Support discharge planning and activity care plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Flexible

Compassionate

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Activities AssistantApplylocations: Ridgeway Post Acutetime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR177392**Job Opportunity:** Activities Assistant **Location:** Ridgeway Post Acute – 523 Hayes Lane, Petaluma, CA 94952 **Starting Pay:** $20/hour **Schedule:*** Part-Time: Monday & Tuesday* 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM**Bring joy and purpose to every day!**Ridgeway Post Acute is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate **Activities Assistant** to join our dedicated team. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with seniors and making a difference through creative, engaging activities.**Why You’ll Love Working Here*** Friendly and supportive team environment* Opportunity to make a real impact in residents’ lives### **Essential Duties*** 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.**Qualifications*** High School Diploma or equivalent required.* Experience in a healthcare, recreational, or social setting preferred (but not required).* Friendly, compassionate, and patient personality.* Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.* Ability to be flexible and creative in a dynamic environment.### If you’re passionate about bringing joy and purpose to others, **apply today** to join the Ridgeway Post Acute team!***We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.***