Activities Assistant- Part Time

Bel Vista Healthcare Center; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Activities Assistant to join their team. In this part-time role, you will play a vital part in enhancing the lives of residents by planning and conducting engaging activities. Your effective communication skills will ensure that residents, families, and staff are well-informed and connected. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the community. If you are passionate about helping others and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Preferred one year experience in a long-term care facility.
• Ability to read and comprehend policies and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting individual and group activities.
• Support the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.
• Assist with documentation and maintain the Activity Department.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Participate in planning and conducting individual, small, and large group activities. Assist in providing effective communication between employees at all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies, and the public to meet the needs and best interests of residents, the community, and the facility. Contribute to community planning related to the facility's interests and the needs of residents and their families.

Assist in developing the monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records. Support the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing plans to address identified quality issues, as requested by the Activities Director. Participate in discharge planning, develop, and implement activity care plans, and conduct resident assessments.

Assist in arranging transportation for residents, including outings, appointments, or discharges. Help develop monthly activity schedules that include outings, group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents. Encourage residents to participate in hobbies, crafts, reading, and other self-initiated activities, providing materials such as Braille or audiobooks as needed.

Assist with documentation, including quarterly progress notes and assessments, as assigned. Keep the Activity Department clean, organized, and secure. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; preferred one year experience in a long-term care facility.
• Ability to read and comprehend policies, procedures, and technical documents.
• Effective communication skills to present information and respond to questions.
• Basic math skills involving fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Problem-solving and interpretative skills for instructions in various formats.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform other physical tasks as described.

Work Environment:

• Low to moderate noise level.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided for disabilities.