Activities Assistant Part-Time

PACS; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Training opportunities

Benefits based on eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Visalia Post Acute in Visalia, California, seeks a friendly Part-Time Activities Assistant to plan and lead engaging programs for residents. You will work under the Activities Director to support well-being through creative, social, and meaningful activities.

The role emphasizes compassion, creativity, and teamwork, with a flexible schedule and opportunities to develop programs that match residents’ interests and needs. Prior experience with seniors is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• 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.
• Basic mathematical skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• No professional license or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual, small-, and large-group activities.
• Lead games, crafts, music, social events, and programs.
• Maintain monthly activity calendar.
• Keep accurate attendance records.
• Encourage participation in group and self-directed activities.
• Provide materials for residents, including audiobooks and Braille resources.
• Offer in-room activities for bed-bound residents.
• Coordinate outings and transportation as needed.
• Support care plans and progress notes as assigned.
• Build positive relationships with residents and families.
• Communicate with staff, partners, and regulators.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement plans.
• Keep department clean, organized, and compliant with policies.
• Protect residents' privacy and health information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

LTC experience

Seniors experience

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Patience

Compassion

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Reading comprehension

Problem solving

Math skills

No license required

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 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.