Activities Assistant

North Pointe Care Center in; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility seeks an Activities Assistant to enhance residents' engagement through a variety of group and individual activities. This role involves planning, communication, and support for the Quality Assurance Committee, aiming to meet the diverse interests of residents. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication and organizational skills, with a high school diploma and prior experience in long-term care preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual and group activities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the monthly activity calendar.
• Support the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities Assistant (Healthcare)

Participate in planning and conducting individual, small, and large group activities. Assist in providing effective communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies, and the public to meet the needs and interests of residents, the community, and the facility. Participate in community planning related to the facility's interests and the needs of residents and their families.

Assist in developing the monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records. Support the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in creating and implementing plans to address quality deficiencies, as requested by the Activities Director. Participate in discharge planning, development, and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.

Help arrange transportation for residents for outings, appointments, or discharges. Assist in developing a monthly activity schedule that includes outings, group activities, and in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound or isolated. Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading, providing materials like Braille or audiobooks as needed.

Assist with documentation, including quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activities Director. Keep the Activity Department clean, organized, and secure.

Supervisory Requirements: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

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

Skills:

• Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals.
• Effective communication skills to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Mathematical skills to apply concepts like fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning skills to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various formats.

Physical Demands: Standing, walking frequently; sitting occasionally; reaching, pushing, pulling frequently; talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling frequently; lifting up to 50 pounds frequently; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; good vision and focus adjustment.

Work Environment: Typically low to moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.