Activities Assistant - Arlington Gardens (part time)

Arlington Gardens Care Center in; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare center is seeking a dedicated Activities Assistant to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities. In this part-time role, you will create and facilitate individual and group activities that cater to the diverse interests and functional levels of each resident. Your efforts will ensure that all residents, including those who are bed-bound, can participate in meaningful activities that reflect their lifelong interests. Join a compassionate team committed to providing a safe and homelike environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the well-being of those in your care.

Qualifications

• Experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred.
• CPR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group activities tailored to residents' needs.
• Monitor safety and maintain a clean activity space.

Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Activities Assistant - Arlington Gardens (part time) (Healthcare)

Arlington Gardens Healthcare Center is hiring a part time Activities Assistant!

Pay: $17 per hour

AM shift

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out individual and group activities that meet the functional levels, needs and interests (including cultural and religious interests) of each resident.
• Seek and identify ways to support resident's individual needs and preferences, customary routines, concerns and choices.
• Communicates information to immediate supervisor and other caregivers as appropriate.
• Provide activities to bed-bound residents and other residents confined to their rooms that reflect life-long interests (such as music, reading, visits with people of shared interests and in-room projects) that are appropriate to the individual's functional abilities and level of participation.
• Assist residents with these activities as needed.
• Adapt activities to match the cognitive and physical functional levels of the residents through the use of task segmentation, verbal prompts, set-up assistance, physical assists and demonstrations.
• Assists Activity Director in development of activity calendars. Posts calendar on resident units and distribute to residents.
• Monitor physical environment for safety or fire hazards and correct or report potential problems immediately to supervisor or charge nurse.
• Promptly report housekeeping and maintenance problems to supervisor or charge nurse.
• Keep activity equipment and supplies in the proper storage areas.
• Maintain activity space in clean and orderly manner that appears "homelike" and is safe for residents, including proper placement of furniture and orderly storage of equipment and supplies in drawers, cupboards, closets, etc.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Prior experience within a skilled nursing facility a plus.
• Prior experience as activity aide or director a plus.
• CPR certification a plus.