Activity Assistant

Mission Park Healthcare Center; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Same Day Pay

Job summary

Mission Park Healthcare Center in Santa Barbara is seeking an Activity Assistant to help design and implement engaging programs for residents, tailored to their interests and abilities.

You will coordinate monthly resident council meetings, maintain attendance and progress records, and promote activities to residents, families and staff. Strong communication and a caring approach are essential for this full-time role with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; degree in hotel management or relevant field is a plus.
• Ability to communicate with groups and adapt to residents' needs.
• Knowledge of elderly care considerations and activities planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating residents' background, interests and needs to plan meaningful activities.
• Develop and maintain records of attendance and participation in activities.
• Maintain a current list of residents unable or unwilling to participate in group activities.
• Assist in developing and posting a monthly activities calendar and publicizing activities.
• Maintain progress notes, quarterly reviews, and annual reviews of progress toward goals.
• Coordinate and facilitate monthly resident council meetings for advocacy and participation.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Communication

Group facilitation

Care needs awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Degree in hotel management or relevant field

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Activity Assistant

Job Location: Santa Barbara, California

Company: Mission Park Healthcare Center

Company Slogan: Santa Barbara's Premier Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing

Company Description: Mission Park Healthcare Center's commitment to providing exceptional care and quality of life for our residents is evident in our state-of-the-art facilities and diverse range of amenities. We believe that it's the little things in life that can make all the difference, which is why we offer exercise classes, religious services, movies, bingo, arts and crafts, a beauty parlor, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in evaluating each resident's background, interests, abilities, physical limitations, and needs to develop and plan a meaningful program to improve and enhance each resident's quality of life
• Develop and maintain records of resident attendance and participation in program activities
• Maintain a current list of residents who are unable or unwilling to participate in group activities and current records of the type and frequency of activities provided
• Assist in developing and posting a monthly activities calendar and publicizing program activities to residents, families, and staff
• Maintain progress notes, quarterly reviews, and annual reviews of progress towards goals specific to the resident's activity plan
• Coordinate and facilitate the monthly resident council meeting to provide a forum for advocacy, education, and group participation in activities and unit programming
• Perform other duties as requested

Requirements:

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

Benefits:

• Full-time position with competitive hourly rate of $21.73
• Monday-Friday dayshift schedule with weekend availability
• Full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave
• Same Day Pay Benefit