Activity Assistant-H

Fountain Valley Post Acute in; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Activity Assistant to enhance the quality of life for residents through engaging activities. In this role, you will plan and conduct both individual and group activities, ensuring effective communication among residents, their families, and staff. You will assist in developing monthly activity calendars, participate in discharge planning, and support residents in self-initiated activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment dedicated to the well-being of its residents. If you are passionate about improving lives and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, preferably with one year experience in long-term care.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual and group activities for residents.
• Assist in discharge planning and developing activity care plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience in Long Term Care Facility

Job description

Activity Assistant-H (Healthcare)

Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities. Assist in providing good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interest of the residents, community and facility are met to the extent possible. Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family. Assist in development of monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.

Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies as requested by Activities Director. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments. Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary including, but not limited to, resident outings, to/from appointments, or for discharge. Assists in developing a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in room activities for bed bound or isolated residents. Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading. Provide materials as necessary including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate.

Assist with assessment documentation, quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activity Director. Keep Activity Department clean, orderly and secured.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. Preferable one year experience in a long term care facility.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and/or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and/or hearing very frequently. Tasting and/or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.