Activity Assistant

Redwood Grove Post Acute; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Grove Post Acute in Santa Cruz, CA is hiring an Activities Assistant to help implement a stimulating program for residents across physical, cognitive and social needs. The role supports a seven-day schedule with rotating shifts, including weekend coverage, and requires flexibility to evenings.

You will organize activities, coordinate with the team, and engage residents in in-room and community events while maintaining proper documentation and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Knowledge of various resident activities.
• Ability to assume leadership role in the Activity Department in the absence of the Activity Director.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Excellent creative and communication skills.
• Skill at working with residents with cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
• Practical knowledge of activity programs in long-term care facilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for activity programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet residents' needs within budget.
• Initiate and promote activities both inside and outside the facility, ensuring safety.
• Coordinate and verify assistance for activities and events as necessary.
• Provide in-room activities for residents unable to attend daily events.
• Create an ongoing calendar of activities that appeals to a diverse population.
• Maintain scheduling and documentation standards per policies and regulations.
• Solicit community involvement when planning activities and events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Redwood Grove Post Acute -

Join our team today the activiy assistnat position is open for a full-time or part-time employee. The activity department is open from 7:30am to 6pm 7 days a week and need people to help engage with our residents.

Schedule: Rotating schedule weekends included

Hours: 7:30am to 4pm; 9:30am to 6pm

Part-Time: 11am-4pm

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in the implementation of a stimulating activity program encompassing physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual activities. Programs will address needs of all elderly from active to those in declining physical abilities. The Activities Assistant must present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern for elderly and act maturely in dealing with others. The programming must also include a wide variety of ages and meet the needs of our diverse population. Must be able to be flexible with working hours to accommodate evening and weekend activities. Must be able to work weekends.

You will:

• Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the residents’ plan of care and within the specified budget.
• Initiate and promote activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, insuring the safety and well being of each resident at all times.
• Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary.
• Provide in room activities for residents who are unable to attend daily events.
• Create an ongoing calendar of activities, which creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities.
• Consistently maintain standards for activity scheduling and documentation established by policies and regulatory requirements.
• Solicit the involvement of the community (clubs, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, individuals, etc.) when planning facility activities and events.

What you need:

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Knowledge of various resident activities.
• Ability to assume leadership role in the Activity Department in the absence of the Activity Director.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Excellent creative and communication skills.
• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
• Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm.