Activities Assistant - Loma Linda

Loma Linda Post Acute; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Loma Linda Post Acute is hiring a Part-Time Activities Assistant in California. Pay is $17.50-$18.00 per hour with a Wed-Sat 8:30am-5:00pm schedule.

The Activities Assistant supports planning and implementing engaging activity programs to meet the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of residents, creating a positive and meaningful experience through individualized and group activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with dementia patients preferred.
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Previous experience as Activities Assistant or Activity Director is a plus.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual and group activities based on residents' functional levels, interests, and cultural or religious preferences
• Support residents' daily routines, personal choices, and overall well-being
• Communicate resident needs, concerns, and updates to the Activity Director and care team
• Provide in-room activities for bed-bound or room-confined residents, including music, reading, and personalized projects
• Assist residents with participation in activities as needed
• Modify and adapt activities to meet varying cognitive and physical abilities
• Assist in developing, posting, and distributing monthly activity calendars
• Monitor the activity environment for safety and report hazards promptly
• Report housekeeping or maintenance concerns to appropriate staff
• Maintain activity supplies, equipment, and storage areas in a clean and organized manner
• Ensure activity areas remain safe, clean, and welcoming for residents
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Dementia care experience

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Loma Linda Post Acute is hiring a Part-Time Activities Assistant

Pay: $17.50-$18.00 per hour

Schedule: Wed-Sat 8:30am-5:00pm

Position Summary

The Activities Assistant supports the planning and implementation of engaging activity programs that meet the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of our residents. This role helps create a positive, meaningful experience for residents through individualized and group activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement individual and group activities based on residents' functional levels, interests, and cultural or religious preferences
• Support residents' daily routines, personal choices, and overall well-being
• Communicate resident needs, concerns, and updates to the Activity Director and care team
• Provide in-room activities for bed-bound or room-confined residents, including music, reading, and personalized projects
• Assist residents with participation in activities as needed
• Modify and adapt activities to meet varying cognitive and physical abilities
• Assist in developing, posting, and distributing monthly activity calendars
• Monitor the activity environment for safety and report hazards promptly
• Report housekeeping or maintenance concerns to appropriate staff
• Maintain activity supplies, equipment, and storage areas in a clean and organized manner
• Ensure activity areas remain safe, clean, and welcoming for residents
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with dementia patients preferred
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred
• Previous experience as an Activities Assistant or Activity Director is a plus
• CPR certification preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Loma Linda Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.