Activities Assistant Full-Time

PACS Group; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Training & Growth

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Bakersfield Post Acute is seeking an energetic and compassionate Full-Time Activities Assistant to create engaging programs for residents. You will plan, lead, and customize activities that support physical, emotional, and social well-being, while coordinating with the Activities Director and staff.

Ideal candidates bring a positive attitude, strong communication, and a willingness to adapt activities for diverse resident needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in skilled nursing or long-term-care preferred.
• Creative, enthusiastic, patient, and compassionate.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting activities for individuals and groups.
• Lead games, crafts, music, social events, and other engaging activities.
• Develop the monthly activity calendar and maintain attendance records.
• Encourage participation in group and self-directed activities and provide needed materials.
• Plan resident outings and arrange transportation for appointments and discharges.
• Support assessments, activity care plans, and quarterly progress notes as assigned.
• Maintain positive relationships with residents and families.
• Follow policies, safety procedures, and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities Assistant - Full-Time

Bakersfield Post Acute

Pay Range: $18.00-$18.43 per hour, based on experience

Bring Joy, Creativity, and Connection to Every Day!

Bakersfield Post Acute is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and creative Full-Time Activities Assistant to join our team. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working with seniors, planning engaging programs, and creating meaningful experiences that brighten residents' lives.

Under the direction of the Activities Director, the Activities Assistant helps provide an ongoing program designed to support each resident's interests and physical, mental, emotional, and psychosocial well-being.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Lead games, crafts, music, social events, recreational programs, and other engaging activities.
• Help develop the monthly activity calendar and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Encourage residents to participate in group programs and self-directed activities, including hobbies, crafts, and reading.
• Provide appropriate materials for residents, including audiobooks, large-print materials, or Braille resources when needed.
• Offer in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound, isolated, or unable to attend group programs.
• Assist with planning resident outings and arranging transportation for appointments, activities, and discharges.
• Support resident assessments, activity care plans, discharge planning, and quarterly progress notes as assigned.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with residents and their families.
• Communicate effectively with employees, support personnel, community partners, and regulatory representatives.
• Participate in community planning related to facility programs and resident needs.
• Support quality-assurance initiatives and help implement improvement plans as requested by the Activities Director.
• Keep the Activities Department clean, organized, safe, and secure.
• Follow facility policies, safety procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Protect residents' privacy and maintain the confidentiality of all health information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a skilled nursing or long-term-care facility preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities is a plus.
• Creative, enthusiastic, patient, and compassionate personality.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and understand policies, procedures, and instructional materials.
• Ability to solve practical problems and follow written, verbal, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• No professional license or certification required.
• Dependable attendance and flexibility to work assigned shifts, including weekends or holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, and hearing. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The role also requires adequate close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Why Join Bakersfield Post Acute?

• Competitive pay of $18.00-$18.43 per hour, based on experience
• Full-time employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Training and professional growth opportunities
• Reward and bonus opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work that brings happiness and connection to residents' lives

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and facility policy.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.