Activities Assistant

Santa Fe Care Center; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Santa Fe Care Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico is looking for a part-time Activity Assistant. Responsibilities include planning and facilitating activities for residents, managing a volunteer program, and communicating with families and care teams. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in long-term care or assisted living and possess strong communication and computer skills. Weekend work is required. Join our team and make a positive impact on our residents' lives.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in long-term care or assisted living.
• Ability to produce engaging and stimulating programs.
• Strong communication and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Director with daily resident activity programs.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate engaging activities.
• Create and manage a strong volunteer program.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of activities programming

Computer skills

Education

Experience in long-term care or assisted living

Job description

Position Purpose:

Assist the Activity Director with daily resident activity program.

Essential Functions of Position:

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate stimulating activities programming.
• Create strong and active volunteer program.
• Communicate regularly with resident families and entire care team.
• Prepare and review monthly newsletter and activities calendar.
• Lead group activities.
• Report and document resident’s progress.
• Visits with residents on a one-to-one basis as directed.
• Evaluates and reassesses activity interventions based on interdisciplinary plan of care and makes revisions as appropriate.
• Ensure documentation meets compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reports to the Activities Director on residents' responses and/or progress to specific approaches utilized and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Effectively manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, skills, judgment and decision‑making skills for the specific area. Effectively carries out Activities role as assigned
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Job is Part‑time / work up to 25 hours a week. If that fits you, please come fill out an application. We would love to have you join our team.

Education / Requirements:

At least one-year long-term care or assisted living experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to produce stimulating programs. Strong communication and computer skills required. Weekend work is required.