Activity Aide

ROLLING HILLS CARE CENTER; Selma (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ROLLING HILLS CARE CENTER in Selma, CA, seeks a lively Activities Assistant to support the Activity Director in assessing, organizing, and implementing recreational programs for residents. This role emphasizes engaging residents in arts, crafts, outings, religious and educational activities, while maintaining documentation and coordinating volunteers.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, an activities certification if possible, and at least one year in long-term care, with a passion for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Activities Certification is preferred.
• One year experience in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and delivering activity/recreational programs to engage residents and enhance functioning.
• Encourage participation in group and individual activities including arts/crafts, outings, religious, educational, and community activities.
• Assist in completing activity documentation in line with regulatory requirements and policies.
• Submit supplies lists and receipts for activity expenditures.
• Maintain precautions/limitations list for each resident.
• Assist in organizing and supervising volunteers for the activity program.
• Assist with Resident Council meetings when needed.
• Help plan community activities involving staff, families, and residents.
• Create and post a monthly calendar of activities.

Skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Activities Certification

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Responsible for supporting the efforts of the Activity Director in the assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing of activity/recreational services to address the individualized needs and interests of the residents. We are looking for someone who has a great energy and likes to have fun with our residents!

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Activities Certification, preferred.
• One-year experience working in long term care.
• One years of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the development and delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote the residents' opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels.
• Encourages resident participation in group and individual activities including arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities, recreational activities, etc.
• Assists in completing activity documentation, when needed, if trained and in conjunction with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Submits supplies list to Activity/Recreation Director and submits receipts for activity expenditures.
• Maintains precautions/limitations list on each resident.
• Assists Activity/Recreation Director in the organization and supervision of the volunteer program including recruiting and training volunteers.
• Assists with Resident Council Meetings when necessary.
• Assists in planning community activities that jointly include the community, staff, families and residents.
• Assists in the completion of a monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and posts it in the center.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.