Activities Assistant Part-Time

(Visalia Post Acute) Spruce Holdings, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Training and professional growth

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Visalia Post Acute is seeking a Part-Time Activities Assistant to bring joy, creativity, and connection to residents. Under the Activities Director, you will help plan engaging programs and support residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Responsibilities include leading activities, maintaining calendars, and coordinating outings. A high school diploma is required; experience with seniors is a plus. The role offers a flexible part-time schedule and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a long-term-care or skilled nursing 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 solve practical problems and follow written, verbal, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• No professional license or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Lead games, crafts, music, social events, recreational programs, and other engaging activities.
• Help develop and maintain the monthly activity calendar.
• Maintain accurate activity attendance records.
• 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.
• Offer in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound, isolated, or unable to attend group programs.
• Assist with resident outings and coordinate transportation for appointments, activities, and discharges when necessary.
• Support resident assessments, activity care plans, discharge planning, and quarterly progress notes as assigned.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with residents and their families.
• Communicate effectively with employees, support personnel, community partners, and regulatory representatives.
• Participate in quality-assurance activities and help implement improvement plans as requested by the Activities Director.
• 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 all health information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities Assistant – Part-Time Visalia Post Acute

Pay Range: $17.48–$17.50 per hour, based on experience

Bring Joy, Creativity, and Connection to Every Day! Visalia Post Acute 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 programs, and creating meaningful experiences for residents. Under the direction of the Activities Director, the Activities Assistant helps provide a well-rounded program that supports 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.
• Lead games, crafts, music, social events, recreational programs, and other engaging activities.
• Help develop and maintain the monthly activity calendar.
• Maintain accurate activity attendance records.
• 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.
• Offer in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound, isolated, or unable to attend group programs.
• Assist with resident outings and coordinate transportation for appointments, activities, and discharges when necessary.
• Support resident assessments, activity care plans, discharge planning, and quarterly progress notes as assigned.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with residents and their families.
• Communicate effectively with employees, support personnel, community partners, and regulatory representatives.
• Participate in quality-assurance activities and help implement improvement plans as requested by the Activities Director.
• 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 all health information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a long-term-care or skilled nursing 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 solve practical problems and follow written, verbal, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• No professional license or certification 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 close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Why Join Visalia Post Acute?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Flexible part-time schedule
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Training and professional growth opportunities

Benefits and Paid Time Off

• 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.

We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.