Activities Assistant

The Shores Post-Acute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shores Post Acute is seeking an Activities Assistant in San Diego to provide routine daily activities for residents in accordance with care plans. You will identify residents, organize engaging recreational, physical, educational, social and spiritual activities, and ensure participation across varying levels of functioning.

You will assist in obtaining physician and responsible party clearance for off-campus passes, document participation, and maintain tidy activity spaces per state

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months experience in organizing and providing planned group activities.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Identify residents before activities using wristbands or photos.
• Organize, implement and direct scheduled activities for groups and individuals.
• Monitor and supervise residents to ensure safety during activities.
• Assist Activities Director with obtaining approvals for off-site activities and field trips.
• Maintain clear documentation in resident charts and logs as required by policy.

Skills

Organizing activities

Group activities coordination

English communication

Job description

Located in the heart of sunny San Diego, The Shores Post Acute is a premier facility dedicated to providing personalized, top-tier care to our diverse community of residents. We’re proud to offer specialized programs tailored to meet the unique medical needs of each individual we serve. At The Shores, we believe that exceptional care begins with a dedicated team. Our compassionate and highly skilled professionals bring their unique talents and unwavering commitment to deliver the best care, every single day.

At The Shores, we provide a supportive work environment where you can gain valuable experience caring for a diverse patient population, while collaborating with compassionate colleagues who genuinely support each other. We recognize our team’s achievements to celebrate contributions to patient care and teamwork.

Overview of the position:

The Activities Assistant role provides routine daily activities and services to each assigned resident in accordance with their assessment and care plan, as directed by supervisors.

Essential Job Functions:

Use the wristband or photo to identify residents before administering activities , serving meals, etc., as necessary.

Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.

Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.

Report all accidents and incidents observed as they occur.

Organize, implement and direct scheduled activities of a recreational, physical, educational, social and spiritual nature for residents both in groups and for individuals.

Ensure participation of all residents and that activities offered can be applied to various levels of functioning according to recorded resident assessments.

Assist the Activities Director in obtaining physician and responsible party clearance for pass for residents to go off campus for field trip events.

Perform room visitations and activities as required by schedule and / or observed resident need.

Assist the Activities Director with Resident Council meetings, as requested.

Assist the Activities Director in interviewing residents and creating a plan of activities to be incorporated into residents overall care plans.

Keep clear and concise documentation on logs and in resident charts of resident participation in activities as required by state regulations and facility policy.

Maintain activity spaces and storage areas in a clean, organized and hazard free manner according to state regulation.

Is consistently punctual for set up for resident activities.

Transports residents to assigned locations for activity.

Monitor and supervise residents at all times during activities to ensure resident safety.

Assist in passing meal trays to residents at meal times.

Ensure the correct tray is given to the correct resident.

Assist and participate in a hydration program.

Be knowledgeable and follow all safety procedures and regulations established in the employee handbook and other policies.

Assist patients at meal times.

Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.

Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.

Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.

Notify the facility when you will be late or absent from work. Inform the facility as soon as you are aware that you will not be able to report for duty. It is best to give us at least 2 hours before the beginning of the shift to find your replacement.

Notify your supervisor when leaving for a break or meal period and inform her/him when you return. Ensure that someone will be responsible for your assignments while you are gone.

Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to your supervisor. Complete an incident report.

Qualifications/Requirements:

This person should have at least 6 months experience in organizing and providing planned group activities.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Others must be able to understand your speech.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.

Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.