Activities Assistant - Arbor Hillls

Generations Healthcare; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Generations Healthcare in La Mesa, CA seeks an Activities Assistant to plan, coordinate, and implement engaging activity programs for residents. The role emphasizes therapeutic activities aligned with each resident’s care plan and requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

The position offers competitive pay ($17–$18/hr DOE) and benefits, with opportunities for career growth in a supportive skilled-nursing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to respect and be patient with retirement-age residents.
• Proficient with Word and Excel.
• Detail-oriented with multitasking and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Promptly respond to emergencies when needed.
• Self-starter, takes initiative and follows directions in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement engaging activity programs for residents.
• Develop and evaluate recreational, social, and spiritual activities per care plans.
• Deliver services and programs for resident activities.
• Assist with weekly outings and assessments of new residents.
• Manage activities and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate volunteers in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Patience with elderly residents

Multitasking

Emergency response

Initiative

Clear English communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Activities Assistant - Skilled Nursing

La Mesa, CA 91942

Wage: $17-18/hr DOE

Flexible Shifts

must be willing to work evenings and weekends

About the Facility

Arbor Hills Skilled Nursing Facility, a Generations Healthcare facility is in search of an Activities Assistant to join our team.

Job Description

The primary role of the Activities Assistant position is to plan, coordinate and implement engaging, entertaining, and therapeutic activity programs to meet the residents’ needs. Development and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by supervisors.

Essential Duties

• Delivery of Services and Programs for Resident Activities
• Resident/Family/Client/Guest/Staff Relations
• Assisting with weekly outings
• Assessments of new residents
• Activity Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Volunteer Management in absence of Supervisor

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, rewarding healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate respect for and patience with retirement age residents, and desire to enhance residents’ lives
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Focused attention to detail and the ability to effectively handle multiple items/tasks, prioritize as required and adapt favorably to changing priorities
• Effective ability to make appropriate judgments and decisions, in a timely manner and within the context of the situation at hand
• Ability to effectively respond to emergency and/or crisis situations
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal direction in English

Generations Healthcare’s Mission

Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.