Activity Assistant - Eureka

Rockport Healthcare Services; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking an Activity Assistant to support residents through therapeutic and recreational activities. The role involves coordinating calendars, communications, and mail for residents, and participating in special events to enhance resident well-being.

The ideal candidate will have certification (national or state) and at least two years of experience in a social or recreational program setting, with strong English communication and interpersonal skills for a

Qualifications

• Certification by national or state authority is required.
• Two years' experience in a social or recreational program setting.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to use own initiative with solid problem solving.
• Experience in long-term care or related health care field.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient activities (therapeutic and diversional) for all residents.
• Carry out support tasks relating to patient activities.
• Update and post resident activity calendars and communications; handle patient mail daily.
• Participate in special resident events and outings; ensure supplies are on hand.

Skills

Written English communication

Verbal English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Experience in health care

Education

National or State certification

Job description

Activity Assistant Principal Responsibilities:

• Performs patient activities (therapeutic and diversional) for all residents in accordance with Federal, State and Company requirements.
• Carrys out support tasks relating to patient activities correctly and on schedule.
• Ensures resident activity calendars and communications are updated and posted in a timely manner as well as delivery and communication of patient mail daily.
• Participates in special resident events and outings ensuring necessary supplies are on hand and returned appropriately.

Activity Assistant ADMINISTRATIVE

• Updates and maintains resident activity records.
• Participates in meetings and ensures creation of necessary communications and documentation, as required.
• Attends required meetings and in-service training.
• Assists with decorating center to reflect current season or holiday.
• Meets with consultants, as required.

Activity Assistant Qualifications:

• Should be certified either nationally or by the State in which practicing.
• Two year’s experience in a social or recreational program setting.
• Strong proven written and verbal English communication skills for business necessity.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to use own initiative with solid problem solving skills.
• Experience in long-term care setting or related health care field.

Activity Assistant CONSUMER SERVICE

• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all patient/resident rights are protected.