Activities Assistant (part time) - Oak Glen Post Acute

Oak Glen Post Acute; Cherry Valley (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Oak Glen Post Acute is seeking a part-time Activities Assistant to lead individual and group activities for residents in a skilled nursing setting. The role emphasizes tailoring activities to each resident's cognitive and physical abilities, ensuring safety, and supporting daily routines and life interests.

The position requires a CA CNA license and CPR certification, with prior SNF activity experience considered a plus. Join a team focused on meaningful resident engagement.

Qualifications

• Valid CNA license in CA.
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility is a plus.
• Prior experience as activity aide or director is a plus.
• CPR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out individual and group activities for residents according to their functional levels and interests.
• Support residents' needs and preferences, routines, concerns and choices.
• Communicate information to the supervisor and other caregivers as appropriate.
• Provide activities to bed-bound residents and those confined to rooms with life-long interests.
• Adapt activities to cognitive and physical levels using prompts and assistance.
• Assist Activity Director in developing activity calendars and post them on units.
• Monitor environment for safety hazards and report issues to supervisor or charge nurse.
• Keep activity equipment and spaces clean and organized.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Activity support

Education

CNA license (CA)

CPR certification

Job description

Oak Glen Post Acute is hiring part time activities assistant!Pay: $17.48-19.00 per hour, DOEDuties and Responsibilities:Carry out individual and group activities that meet the functional levels, needs and interests (including cultural and religious interests) of each resident.Seek and identify ways to support resident's individual needs and preferences, customary routines, concerns and choices.Communicates information to immediate supervisor and other caregivers as appropriate.Provide activities to bed-bound residents and other residents confined to their rooms that reflect life-long interests (such as music, reading, visits with people of shared interests and in-room projects) that are appropriate to the individual's functional abilities and level of participation.Assist residents with these activities as needed.Adapt activities to match the cognitive and physical functional levels of the residents through the use of task segmentation, verbal prompts, set-up assistance, physical assists and demonstrations.Assists Activity Director in development of activity calendars. Posts calendar on resident units and distribute to residentsMonitor physical environment for safety or fire hazards and corrects or reports potential problems immediately to supervisor or charge nurse.Promptly reports housekeeping and maintenance problems to supervisor or charge nurse.Keep activity equipment and supplies in the proper storage areas.Maintain activity space in clean and orderly manner that appears \"homelike\" and is safe for residents, including proper placement of furniture and orderly storage of equipment and supplies in drawers, cupboards, closets, etc.Performs additional tasks as assignedRequirements and Qualifications:Valid CNA License in CAPrior experience within a skilled nursing facility a plusPrior experience as activity aide or director a plusCPR certification a plusWe 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.