Activities Assistant - Full Time - Skilled Nursing Facility

CareerArc; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in skilled nursing seeks a dedicated Activities Assistant to enhance the quality of life for residents. In this engaging role, you will provide essential activity and recreational services, ensuring a supportive environment for residents of all ages. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will develop and implement activities that cater to individual needs, while also maintaining accurate documentation. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to shine.

Qualifications

• Preferred long-term care experience and activity department experience.
• Strong computer skills and effective communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide activity and recreational services to residents.
• Assist in developing new activities and support resident care goals.
• Collect resident care data and report findings.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Strong computer skills

Bilingual abilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Activities Assistant - Full Time - Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Category: Patient Support Services

Requisition Number: ACTIV001561

Posted: December 11, 2024

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA

Hourly Range: $18.35 USD to $25.25 USD

Description

The Activities Assistant, under the direction of the Activities Director, provides activity and recreational services to residents utilizing established policies and procedures, ensuring safe and effective care. Services are provided based on the ages of the population served -- adult through geriatric -- in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include:

1. Demonstrating the skill necessary to meet the needs of all residents served through support of the mission of activity and recreational services.
2. Carrying out the objectives of the activity department as a part of the resident’s social and emotional care.
3. Collecting resident care data and reporting findings.
4. Assisting the team to meet resident care goals.
5. Identifying and meeting the individualized needs of all residents served.

The SNF Activities Assistant is under the supervision of and reports to the Skilled Nursing Activity Director and the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Experience working in an activity department preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong computer skills to complete patient data entry and notes.
• Effective communication in English; bilingual abilities preferred.

Certifications/Licensure:

• Valid California or Nevada Driver’s license (depending on state of employee’s residence) or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• DMV Printout showing clean driving record.
• Current CPR/BLS certification by the American Heart Association (BLS for the Healthcare Provider) or must take the first class available through Barton University.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking/sitting.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases and infections.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, including the handling of emergency or crisis situations.
• Subject to pressure due to irregular hours, frequent interruptions, and stressful situations.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Normal office environment; noise level is usually quiet to moderate.
• Occasional travel to various health system locations.

Essential Functions

1. Provides consistently exceptional care at all times.
2. Willing to work a schedule according to department needs, which may include holidays.
3. Supports the activities and recreational program in a safe and sensitive manner.
4. Coordinates scheduled daily group activities.
5. Assists in developing new activities that stimulate and encourage residents.
6. Responsive to resident’s needs, including visiting bed-bound residents and fulfilling requests.
7. Provides emotional and social support to residents.
8. Self-motivated and able to set priorities effectively.
9. Informs residents/families of progress and focuses on customer service needs.
10. Follows infection prevention measures when conducting activities.
11. Monitors and ensures timely and accurate documentation in resident medical records.
12. Collaborates with Activities Director to develop new activities that meet assessed needs.
13. Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies regarding attendance and punctuality.
14. Performs other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the department.