Activity Assistant

Californian Outfitters; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Californian Outfitters in Pasadena is seeking an activities supervisor for social or recreation programs, with 2+ years in the last five years and one year in patient activities in healthcare. Candidates may be OT/OTA or have state-approved training; strong English skills required and independent decision-making desirable.

The role emphasizes supervision, adherence to nursing facility activity regulations, and providing age-appropriate care to residents, with a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must relate information about a resident's condition clearly.
• Must meet age-related care needs of residents.
• Must supervise other personnel with tact and leadership.
• Must pass health evaluation and meet facility rules.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Care for residents

Leadership abilities

Patience

Adaptability

NASW/ACSW membership

Communication of resident info

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

State-approved training course

Job description

Experience

• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) year(s) experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years, one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or
• Must be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
• Must have completed a training course approved by the state.

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of regulations governing activities services in nursing care facilities.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activities services.
• Must be a member in good standing in the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW).
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.