Activities Assistant (part time) - Oak Glen Post Acute

PACS Group; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Oak Glen Post Acute in the United States is hiring a part-time activities assistant to support residents with engaging, person-centered programs. You will plan and deliver group and individual activities, assist residents with participation, and coordinate with the Activity Director to create meaningful days.

Requirements include a valid CNA license in CA; prior SNF experience is preferred; CPR certification is a plus.

Qualifications

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

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 residents
• Monitor 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 assigned

Education

Valid CNA License in CA

CPR certification

Job description

Oak Glen Post Acute is hiring part time activities assistant!

Pay: $17.48-19.00 per hour, DOE

Duties 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 residents
• Monitor 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 assigned

Requirements and Qualifications

• Valid CNA License in CA
• Prior experience within a skilled nursing facility a plus
• Prior experience as activity aide or director a plus
• CPR certification a plus

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.