Activities Assistant- Crafters and activities super star

Mirage Post Acute; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Lancaster seeks an Activity Assistant Superstar to engage residents through various activities. Responsibilities include planning events, maintaining records, and ensuring effective communication among staff and families. Ideal candidates should have experience in a long-term care facility and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting activities for individuals and groups.
• Assist in communication between staff, residents, and families.
• Maintain attendance records and develop monthly activity calendars.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Calling All Activity and Crafters Superstars!

Our Lancaster location is ready to hire an Activity Assistant Superstar who possesses:

• Energetic and outgoing personality
• Ability to engage with residents from the start

Must have experience in:

• Playing an instrument, singing, crafts, theater (high school experience acceptable), and board games

Responsibilities include planning and conducting activities for individuals, small groups, and large groups. Assist in communication between staff, residents, families, and external agencies to meet residents' needs. Participate in community planning and develop monthly activity calendars, maintaining attendance records. Support quality assurance initiatives, discharge planning, and resident assessments. Arrange transportation for outings and appointments. Encourage residents to participate in hobbies, crafts, and reading, providing necessary materials, including Braille or audio books. Assist with documentation and keep the activity area organized.

Preferred qualifications include at least one year of experience in a long-term care facility. Skills required include reading and comprehending policies, effective communication, basic math concepts, problem-solving, and interpreting various instructions. Physical demands involve frequent standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The work environment is typically low to moderate noise, with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.