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

Dayshift

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

Paid time off

Same day pay

Job summary

Mission Park Healthcare Center in Santa Barbara, CA, seeks an Activity Assistant to plan and facilitate social and recreational events for residents, enhancing their quality of life. You will evaluate residents' backgrounds and interests to tailor meaningful programs and maintain records of attendance and progress.

The role requires strong communication, ability to engage with residents with varying needs, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with small and large groups.
• Ability to work well with residents with physical or mental limitations.
• Basic computer skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate social and recreational activities to improve residents' quality of life.
• Maintain attendance and participation records.
• Maintain a current list of residents unable or unwilling to participate in activities.
• Develop and post a monthly activities calendar and publicize activities to residents, families, and staff.
• Maintain progress notes and reviews toward goals in the activity plan.
• Coordinate and facilitate monthly resident council meetings.

Skills

Communication

Group facilitation

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Hotel management degree (optional)

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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Activity Assistant to join our team at Mission Park Healthcare Center. 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 fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply.

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