Activity Assistant

Astoria Healthcare Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Astoria Healthcare Center is seeking a dedicated Activity Assistant to plan and facilitate social and recreational events for our residents. This PART_TIME position focuses on enriching residents' lives and promoting engagement in a supportive care setting.

Ideal candidates communicate effectively, have a high school diploma (hospitality degree a plus), and possess basic computer skills. Flexible scheduling is offered to fit personal needs while delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for both small and large groups.
• Understanding care needs of the elderly and chronically ill.
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping and scheduling.
• High school diploma; hospitality-related degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating residents' backgrounds, interests, abilities, and needs to develop meaningful activities.
• Develop and maintain attendance records and chart documentation.
• Maintain a list of residents not participating in group activities and track participation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of disabilities and illnesses and their impact on activity engagement.
• Assist in developing and posting a monthly activities calendar and coordinate with services.
• Maintain quarterly progress notes and conduct reviews toward activity goals.
• Assist and facilitate monthly resident council meetings and support advocacy.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Group communication

Empathy for elderly

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Hotel management degree (optional)

Job description

Astoria Healthcare Center -

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.