Activities Assistant Canoga Park, CA

Westhillsrehab; California; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Westhillsrehab is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director in planning, coordinating, conducting and implementing a therapeutic activity program to meet residents’ needs and interests. You will help create a clean, safe, dignified, happy and healthy environment.

Schedule: 8:30AM-5:00PM with rotating days. Requirements include at least 1 year in a skilled nursing facility preferred, and CNA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Active CNA certificate preferred.
• Experience organizing activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily activities to keep residents engaged and motivated.
• Plan and participate in outside activities for residents.
• Assist with monthly resident council meetings.
• Adapt recreation programs to meet residents' needs and interests.
• Organize activities to help residents socialize and develop confidence.

Skills

Self-starter

Self-motivated

Outgoing personality

Education

CNA certificate

Job description

We are searching for an Activities Assistant with experience to assist and support the Activities Director in planning, coordinating, conducting and implementing a therapeutic activity program to meet both group and individual patient’s needs and interests. Assists in providing a clean, safe, dignified, happy and healthy environment for residents.

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR GROWTH! Grow as a leader and impact lives while getting paid excellent wages in a dynamic team environment.

Schedule: 8:30AM-5:00PM 4/2 Rotating Schedule

Activities Staff Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred
• Applicants with an active C.N.A certificate preferred

Primary Activities Staff Responsibilities

• You will assist in the daily Activities throughout the day for our patients, keeping them engaged and motivated on a daily basis
• An active role in planning and participating in outside activities
• Assists with monthly resident council meetings
• Adapts recreation programs and regulates content of programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents and the facility
• Directs and organizes activities to assist residents to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in-group activities.
• Must be a Self-starter and self-motivated, with an entertaining and outgoing personality
• These qualities will carry over to our patients helping them to stay engaged and entertained

PAY SCALE:

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise

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