Activities Assistant Part-Time

Sequoia Transitional Care; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible part-time schedule

Training and growth opportunities

Benefits and paid time off

Job summary

Sequoia Transitional Care in Porterville, CA is seeking a Part-Time Activities Assistant to plan and lead engaging activities for residents. Bring creativity and compassion to enhance well-being and social connection, under the direction of the Activity Director.

The role involves developing calendars, coordinating materials, arranging outings, and supporting family communication while maintaining safety and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Creative, enthusiastic, patient, and compassionate.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and understand procedures, policies, and instructions.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and scheduled instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Help develop monthly activity calendar; maintain participation records.
• Lead recreational programs, games, crafts, music, social events.
• Encourage participation in group programs and self-directed activities.
• Provide materials for residents, including audiobooks and Braille resources.
• Assist with outings and transportation arrangements; in-room activities when needed.
• Build positive relationships with residents and families; communicate with staff.
• Assist with assessments, activity care plans, and progress notes as assigned.

Job description

Sequoia Transitional Care

Pay Range: $17.48-$17.58 per hour, based on experience

Bring Joy, Connection, and Creativity to Our Residents' Lives!

Activities Assistant - Part-Time

Sequoia Transitional Care is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and creative Part-Time Activities Assistant to join our team. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working with seniors, planning engaging activities, and creating meaningful moments each day.

Under the direction of the Activity Director, the Activities Assistant helps provide an ongoing program designed to support each resident's interests and physical, mental, emotional, and psychosocial well-being.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Help develop the monthly activity calendar and maintain participation and attendance records.
• Lead recreational programs, games, crafts, music, social events, and other engaging activities.
• Encourage residents to participate in group programs and self-directed activities, including hobbies, crafts, and reading.
• Provide appropriate materials for residents, including audiobooks, large-print materials, or Braille resources when needed.
• Assist with planning resident outings and arranging transportation for appointments, outings, and discharges.
• Provide in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound, isolated, or unable to attend group programs.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with residents and their families.
• Assist with resident assessments, activity care plans, quarterly progress notes, and discharge planning as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with staff, families, support personnel, community partners, and regulatory representatives.
• Support quality-improvement initiatives and corrective action plans as requested by the Activity Director.
• Participate in community planning related to facility programs and resident needs.
• Keep the Activities Department clean, organized, safe, and secure.
• Follow all facility policies, safety procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Protect residents’ privacy and maintain the confidentiality of their health information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities is a plus.
• Creative, enthusiastic, patient, and compassionate personality.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and understand procedures, policies, and instructional materials.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, diagrammed, and scheduled instructions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and adapt activities to residents' individual abilities and interests.
• Basic mathematical skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• No professional license or certification is required.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, and hearing. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The role also requires adequate vision, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Why Join Sequoia Transitional Care?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Flexible part-time schedule
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Training and professional growth opportunities
• Benefits and paid time off based on eligibility and facility policy
• Rewarding work that brings happiness and connection to residents' lives

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.