Activities Assistant

Shadelands Post Acute in; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Walnut Creek is seeking an Activities Assistant to engage residents in meaningful activities. The role includes planning events, supporting communication between staff and families, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and effective communication skills, with a preference for experience in long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual and group activities for residents.
• Assist in developing monthly activity calendars and maintaining records.
• Conduct resident assessments and develop activity care plans.

Skills

Effective communication

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving

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 at all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to meet the needs and best 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 monthly activity calendars 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, develop and implement activity care plans, and conduct resident assessments. Assist in arranging transportation for residents, including outings, appointments, or discharges. Develop a monthly activity schedule that includes outings, group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents. 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. 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 and comprehend technical procedures, policy, and procedure 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 ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various formats.

Physical Demands

Requires standing and walking frequently, sitting occasionally, reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly. Occasionally involves climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception with adjustable focus.

Work Environment

The environment is typically low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

Management reserves the right to reassign duties as needed. This description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.