Activity Aide

Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $18.39/hr

Impactful work with seniors

Collaborative team environment

Professional development

Job summary

Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital in Arcadia, CA seeks an attentive Activity Aide to create a positive environment for residents through recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs. You will assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating activities tailored to older adults in a Skilled Nursing setting.

The role emphasizes planning schedules, coordinating group and individual activities, and maintaining documentation while ensuring safety and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a related position, in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Aptitude for and/or some training in arts and crafts.
• Bilingual in Chinese/Mandarin preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual activities for residents.
• Coordinate and lead group and one-to-one activities, such as games, arts and crafts, and outings.
• Develop and maintain activity calendars and communicate changes to residents.
• Document resident participation and progress in activity programs.
• Visit residents confined to bed to provide social engagement, letters, or errand assistance.
• Prepare adapted materials to maximize participation for all residents.
• Encourage participation in religious activities and provide related resources.

Skills

Arts and crafts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Arcadia, CA

We are seeking a compassionate and energetic Activity Aide to join our team at Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital. As an Activity Aide, you will play a vital role in creating a positive and engaging environment for our residents, providing recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs that cater to their interests and needs.

Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital

Arcadia, CA

We are seeking a compassionate and energetic Activity Aide to join our team at Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital. As an Activity Aide, you will play a vital role in creating a positive and engaging environment for our residents, providing recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs that cater to their interests and needs.

Job Summary

The Activity Aide is responsible for assisting in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs for our residents in a Skilled Nursing setting. This role requires a strong understanding of the needs of older adults and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs for residents
• Coordinate and lead group and one-to-one activities, such as games, arts and crafts, and outings
• Develop and maintain schedules for activities, distribute monthly activity calendars to residents, and post changes to calendar as needed
• Document resident participation and progress in activity programs
• Assist residents who are confined to bed by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, and making appointments
• Provide adapted materials for impaired residents to ensure maximum participation in activities
• Encourage residents to participate in religious activities and provide materials and resources as needed
• Participate in discharge planning and provide recommendations for post-hospital care
• Report accidents, incidents, and concerns to supervisors and complete necessary paperwork
• Adhere to state and federal regulations, company policies, and HIPAA confidentiality standards
• Maintain a safe and clean work area
• Participate in OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazardous communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard
• Stay updated on new regulations, best practices, and internal policies and procedures

Requirements

• 1-2 years' experience in a related position, in a healthcare environment preferred
• Aptitude for and/or some training in arts and crafts
• Bilingual in Chinese/Mandarin preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent desirable

Schedule: M Shift

(3:00PM-11:30PM) May work weekend shifts

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: $18.39
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of older adults
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Professional development and training opportunities