Activities Assistant-H

Copper Ridge Healthcare Center; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Activities Assistant to enhance the quality of life for residents. This role involves planning engaging activities, facilitating communication among residents and staff, and supporting discharge planning. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in long-term care. Join a compassionate team that values creativity and community engagement, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of residents and their families. Embrace the opportunity to foster a vibrant and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting individual and group activities.
• Facilitate communication among residents, families, and staff.
• Support quality assurance efforts and assist with resident assessments.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and conducting individual, small, and large group activities.
• Facilitate communication among employees, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies, and the public to ensure the needs and best interests of the residents, community, and facility are met.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services/needs of residents and families.
• Contribute to the development of the monthly activity calendar and maintain attendance records.
• Support the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in creating and implementing action plans to address identified quality deficiencies, as directed by the Activities Director.
• Assist with discharge planning, the development and implementation of activity care plans, and resident assessments.
• Help arrange transportation for residents for outings, appointments, or discharges, as needed.
• Aid in the creation of a monthly activity schedule that includes resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
• Encourage residents to engage in self-initiated activities, such as hobbies, crafts, and reading.
• Provide necessary materials for activities, including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate.
• Assist with assessment documentation and prepare quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activities Director.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and secure Activity Department environment.

Supervisory Requirements:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a long-term care facility preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• No specific certificates, licenses, or registrations required.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently standing and/or walking.
• Occasional sitting.
• Frequently reaching with hands and arms, and pushing/pulling.
• Very frequent talking and/or hearing.
• Very frequent tasting and/or smelling.
• Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to perform close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception vision, with the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment is typically low to moderate in noise levels.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Information:

• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
• Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.