Activities Assistant FT TUESDAY TO SATURDAY

Huntingtonretirement; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Retirement in Torrance, CA seeks an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director in planning and conducting a therapeutic activity program for residents. You will help create a safe, engaging environment and assist with daily activities to keep residents active.

The role pays $17 per hour. Requirements include at least 1 year in activities preferred and CNA certification preferred; COVID-19 vaccination (including boosters) is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Activities department preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including boosters.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily Activities throughout the day for residents, keeping them engaged and motivated.
• Plan and participate in outside activities.
• Assist with monthly resident council meetings.
• Adapt recreation programs to meet residents' needs and capabilities.
• Direct and organize activities to help residents socialize and build confidence.
• Be a self-starter with an entertaining, outgoing personality.
• Help residents stay engaged and entertained.

Skills

Activities experience

CNA certification

Vaccination status

Job description

Location

Department

Activities

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Grade

$17 / 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.

Activities Staff Requirements

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including Booster shots
• At least 1 year of experience working in Activities department 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.

This company is an Equal Opportunity / Aff

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.