Activities Assistant - FT 4/2 FLEX 2P TO 1P AND 11P TO 7A

Longwood Manor Convalescent Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Longwood Manor Convalescent Hospital in Los Angeles seeks an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director by planning and conducting therapeutic programs for residents.

The role requires engaging daily participation, coordinating outings, and adapting activities to residents' needs. We welcome self-starters with a positive, outgoing presence who can help create a happy, safe, and dignified environment.

Qualifications

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including Booster shots.
• At least 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Active C.N.A certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily activities for patients to keep them 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 capabilities.
• Direct and organize activities to help residents develop social skills and confidence.

Skills

Patient engagement

Communication

Self-starter

Outgoing personality

Education

C.N.A certificate

Job description

Activities Assistant - FT 4/2 FLEX 2P TO 1P AND 11P TO 7A

Location

Department

Activities

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Shifts Hiring

PM Shift, NOC Shift

Pay Grade

$18 to $22 / hour

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.

Activities Staff Requirements

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including Booster shots
• 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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