Activities Assistant – Part-Time

Oak Valley Hospital; Oakdale (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding retirement plan

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for career development

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Oakdale is seeking an Activities Assistant to join their Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. This role focuses on implementing engaging activities for residents, aimed at minimizing loneliness and boredom. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, relevant coursework, and experience in long term care settings. Competitive benefits and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of a rehabilitation/recreational therapy coursework.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Two years work experience in a related field working with long term care patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of activities for residents.
• Demonstrate understanding of the Culture Change vision.
• Help eliminate loneliness and boredom in residents.

Skills

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Completion of rehabilitation/recreational therapy coursework

Job description

Oak Valley Hospital District is currently seeking a dynamic Activities Assistant for our Nursing and Rehabilitation Centerwho will embrace our mission, vision, and values. This individual must have a passion for nursing excellence and be willing to provide outstanding patient and family supported care.

Created to provide residents of Oakdale and the surrounding rural communities with access to superior quality medical information, treatment and care, Oak Valley Hospital District was formed in 1968 and has evolved to meet the changing medical needs of the local community. With a hospital and emergency department, skilled nursing facility, four healthcare clinics, occupational healthcare clinic, and an ambulance company, OVHD is well equipped to care of our incredible community.

Why Work Here?

The Oakdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center features a staff that provides compassionate critical care and delivers exceptional patient experiences. Beyond an outstanding retirement plan we take pride in hiring and working with the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels high quality patient care.

The Activities Assistant assists with the implementation of a comprehensive, planned program of activities designed to meet the special needs of residents in the Oak Valley Care Center (OVCC). Demonstrates understanding of the vision and mission of the Culture Change to eliminate the loneliness, boredom and helplessness in the residents of the Care Center

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, don’t delay any longer! Apply now and join our talented team of nurses and physicians today and start building the career of your dreams!

Job Requirements

• Completion of a rehabilitation/recreational therapy course work
• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Two years work experience in a related field working with long term care patients
• Demonstrated creativity and initiative in activity planning