Activities Assistant Full-Time

PACS; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Training and professional-development

Supportive leadership and a team-based

Competitive pay

Job summary

Linwood Meadows Care Center in Visalia, CA is seeking a Full-Time Activities Assistant to work with the Activity Director to provide engaging programs that support residents’ physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being.

The role involves planning activities, encouraging participation, maintaining calendars, and delivering in-room options when needed. Competitive pay is $17.48-$17.55 per hour and full-time benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of long-term care or skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
• Experience in activities, recreation, caregiving, hospitality, or customer service helpful.
• Creative, energetic, patient, and compassionate personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage residents with varying interests and abilities.
• Read and understand policies, procedures, and written instructions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and resident-centered attitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Encourage participation in programs and self-directed activities.
• Develop and maintain monthly activities calendar and attendance records.
• Provide in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
• Prepare activity materials and accessible resources when appropriate.
• Assist with resident outings and transportation arrangements.
• Support activity assessments and care plans.
• Complete documentation and progress notes.
• Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary resident-care discussions.
• Communicate professionally with residents, families, staff, and community partners.
• Assist with facility events and community engagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve programming.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization & time management

Teamwork / interdisciplinary

Dependability

Patience & compassion

Motivation & engagement

Policy reading ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in long-term care

Job description

Activities Assistant - Full-Time

Linwood Meadows Care Center
Pay Range: $17.48-$17.55 per hour

Bring Joy and Connection to Our Residents

Linwood Meadows Care Center is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and creative Full-Time Activities Assistant to join our team. This position works closely with the Activity Director to provide engaging programs that support each resident’s physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being.

If you enjoy connecting with others, planning meaningful activities, and making a positive difference in residents’ lives, we would love to meet you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Encourage residents to participate in facility programs, hobbies, crafts, games, reading, and other self-directed activities.
• Help develop and maintain the monthly activities calendar and resident attendance records.
• Provide in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound, isolated, or unable to attend group programs.
• Prepare activity materials, including accessible resources such as audiobooks or Braille materials when appropriate.
• Assist with resident outings and transportation arrangements as needed.
• Support the development and implementation of resident activity assessments and care plans.
• Complete assessment documentation and quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activity Director.
• Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary resident-care discussions when requested.
• Communicate positively and professionally with residents, families, employees, visitors, and community partners.
• Assist with facility events, celebrations, and community engagement activities.
• Help identify opportunities to improve the quality and variety of resident programming.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure Activities Department.
• Protect resident privacy and maintain the confidentiality of all resident information.
• Follow all facility policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Activity Director or facility leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Previous activities, recreation, caregiving, hospitality, or customer-service experience is helpful.
• Creative, energetic, patient, and compassionate personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage residents with different interests and abilities.
• Ability to read and understand policies, procedures, and written instructions.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Dependable attendance and a resident-centered attitude.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

This position frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, speaking, and hearing. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception- as well as the ability to adjust focus- may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Linwood Meadows Care Center?

• Competitive pay of $17.48-$17.55 per hour
• Full-time employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Training and professional-development opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Rewarding work that makes a meaningful difference every day

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and facility policy.

This job posting describes the general nature and level of work performed. Duties and responsibilities may be modified or reassigned based on operational needs and reasonable accommodations.

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.