Activity Aide

Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital in Arcadia, CA is seeking an Activity Aide to create engaging programs for residents in a skilled nursing setting. The role focuses on recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and needs.

The Activity Aide will plan, implement, and evaluate programs, lead group and individual activities, and maintain schedules and documentation.

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 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 calendars, and post changes
• Document resident participation and progress in activity programs
• Assist residents who are confined to bed by visiting, writing letters, running errands, and making appointments
• Provide adapted materials for impaired residents to ensure maximum participation
• 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, HIPAA, and company policies
• Maintain a safe and clean work area
• Stay updated on new regulations, best practices, and internal policies and procedures

Job description

Activity Aide
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