Activity Assistant

Jacob Healthcare Center; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jacob Healthcare Center in San Diego, CA is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan and lead engaging activities for residents, leveraging your communication and organizational skills to promote physical and emotional well-being.

You will work with nursing staff to ensure resident safety and satisfaction, coordinate events, and maintain records of participation and progress, with weekend and holiday availability preferred.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with seniors or in a healthcare setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Weekend/holiday availability

Responsabilidades

• Plan and implement daily activities for residents that promote physical and emotional well-being
• Assist in the coordination of special events and outings
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation and progress
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure resident safety and satisfaction
• Maintain a clean and organized activity area

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Activity planning

Organizational skills

Therapeutic recreation

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Join Jacob Healthcare Center as a Activities Assistant and make a meaningful impact in a supportive, five-star environment!

WHY CHOOSE JACOB HEALTHCARE CENTER?

Jacob Healthcare Center, located at 4075 54th Street, San Diego, CA, is a leading provider of patient-centered medical services with 156 beds. We focus on compassionate care, empowering patients to achieve their health goals in a supportive environment.

Our dedicated team offers a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty services, preventive care, and mental health support. We are proud to have a 5-star Customer Satisfaction Management (CSM) rating, reflecting our commitment to excellence.

At Jacob , we offer a supportive and rewarding work environment. Our five-star rating reflects our commitment to excellence, and we provide a dynamic setting where you can thrive. We prioritize training, especially for new graduates, with our hands-on staff personally guiding you. Here, you'll have the opportunity to care for high-acuity patients and receive regular updates and support from your supervisors.

About the Role:

As anActivities Assistant, you will utilize your excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with our residents and their families. You will use your creativity and organizational skills to plan and implement engaging activities that promote physical and emotional well-being. Your ability to work independently and as part of a team will be crucial in ensuring the success of our activities program. Additionally, your knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and practices will be beneficial in enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with seniors or in a healthcare setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in planning and implementing activities for seniors
• Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and practices

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement daily activities for residents that promote physical and emotional well-being
• Assist in the coordination of special events and outings
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation and progress
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure resident safety and satisfaction
• Maintain a clean and organized activity area

Skills:

As an Activities Assistant, you will utilize your excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with our residents and their families. You will use your creativity and organizational skills to plan and implement engaging activities that promote physical and emotional well-being. Your ability to work independently and as part of a team will be crucial in ensuring the success of our activities program. Additionally, your knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and practices will be beneficial in enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.