Activity Assistant

Astoria-Healthcare-Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Part-time

Job summary

Astoria Healthcare Center in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an Activity Assistant for a rewarding PART_TIME role. You will plan and facilitate social and recreational events for residents, promoting quality of life and engagement.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with diverse groups, have a high school diploma (hotel management degree a plus), and possess basic computer skills. Flexible scheduling is offered to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with small and large groups.
• Knowledge of care needs of the elderly and/or chronically ill.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating residents' backgrounds, interests, abilities, and needs to develop meaningful activities.
• Maintain records of attendance and participation; complete written records and charts.
• Maintain a list of residents unable or unwilling to participate and track participation.
• Develop and post monthly activities calendar and coordinate with other services.
• Conduct quarterly reviews of progress toward activity plan goals.
• Facilitate monthly resident council meetings and provide a forum for advocacy and participation.

Skills

Communication

Group facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Hotel management degree

Job description

Activity Assistant

Job Summary

Astoria Healthcare Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Activity Assistant to join our team! As an Activity Assistant, you will play a vital role in planning and facilitating social and recreational events for our residents. If you have a passion for working with seniors and are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply for this PART_TIME position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating each resident's background, interests, abilities, physical limitations, and needs to develop a meaningful program to improve and enhance their quality of life
• Develop and maintain records of resident attendance and participation in activities, as well as complete all written records and chart documentation
• Maintain a current list of residents unable or unwilling to participate in group activities and keep records of activity participation and attendance
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the nature and etiology of disabilities and illnesses, and its impact on resident ability to engage in activities
• Assist in developing and posting a monthly activities calendar, and coordinate activities with other relevant services
• Maintain quarterly progress notes and conduct quarterly and annual reviews of progress towards goals specific to the resident's activity plan
• Assist and facilitate monthly resident council meetings, providing a forum for advocacy, education, and group participation in activities and unit programming
• Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with small and large groups, and work well with those who have physical or mental limitations
• High school diploma; degree in hotel management or relevant field is a plus
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Knowledge and awareness of the care needs of the elderly and/or chronically ill
• Basic computer skills

About Us

Astoria Healthcare Center is under new ownership and management, and we are committed to providing a positive and rewarding work environment for our employees and exceptional care for our residents. We believe in the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling options for our PART_TIME employees.