Activity Assistant

Astoria-Healthcare-Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Astoria Healthcare Center is seeking an Activity Assistant to plan and facilitate social and recreational events for residents. You will evaluate individual interests, develop programs, and help maintain records to enhance quality of life for seniors.

The role requires strong communication, ability to work with individuals with varying limitations, and a willingness to support monthly activity calendars and resident council meetings.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with groups of residents and staff.
• Experience in coordinating activities and recording attendance.
• Awareness of care needs of elderly residents and ability to adapt activities accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating residents' backgrounds, interests, and needs to develop meaningful activities.
• Maintain attendance records and progress notes for activity participation.
• Develop and post monthly activity calendars; coordinate with services.

Skills

Effective communication

Group facilitation

Basic computer skills

Working with elderly/disabled

Education

High school diploma

Hospitality/Hotel management degree (plus)

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,

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.