Activities Assistant (Part-time Weekends)

OnShift, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

OnShift, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA seeks an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director in planning and implementing a therapeutic activity program for residents.

This part-time role runs Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30am to 6pm, offering engaging opportunities to help residents stay active and connected. You will assist with daily activities, participate in outside events, and help with monthly resident council meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Must be able to plan and coordinate activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily activities for patients to keep them engaged.
• Participate in planning and outside activities.
• Assist with monthly resident council meetings.
• Adapt recreation programs to residents' needs and abilities.
• Direct activities to help residents develop social skills and confidence.
• Be a self-starter with an outgoing personality.

Skills

Skilled nursing facility experience

Self-motivated

Education

CNA certificate

Job description

We are searching for an Activities Assistant with experience to assist and support the Activities Director in planning, coordinating, conducting and implementing a therapeutic activity program to meet both group and individual patient’s needs and interests. Assists in providing a clean, safe, dignified, happy and healthy environment for residents.

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR GROWTH! Grow as a leader and impact lives while getting paid excellent wages in a dynamic team environment.

Schedule: Part-time Saturday and Sundays 9:30am-6pm

Activities Staff Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred
• Applicants with an active C.N.A certificate preferred

Primary Activities Staff Responsibilities

• You will assist in the daily Activities throughout the day for our patients, keeping them engaged and motivated on a daily basis
• An active role in planning and participating in outside activities
• Assists with monthly resident council meetings
• Adapts recreation programs and regulates content of programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents and the facility
• Directs and organizes activities to assist residents to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in-group activities.
• Must be a Self-starter and self-motivated, with an entertaining and outgoing personality
• These qualities will carry over to our patients helping them to stay engaged and entertained
  

PAY SCALE: $19 / Hour

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise

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