Activity Assistant - Lakewood

Rockport Healthcare Services; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services in Downey, CA seeks an Activity Assistant to support residents with therapeutic and diversional activities, ensuring programs run as scheduled and materials are prepared. The role involves updating calendars, posting communications, assisting with events, and collaborating with staff to maintain a welcoming, compliant care environment.

Ideal candidates have at least two years experience in social or recreational settings, strong English communication, and good

Qualifications

• Certification required nationally or by the practicing state.
• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program setting.
• Strong written and verbal English communication for business needs.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to use own initiative with problem solving skills.
• Experience in long-term care setting or related health care field.

Responsibilities

• Performs resident activities (therapeutic and diversional) for all residents in accordance with Federal, State and Company requirements.
• Carrys out support tasks relating to resident 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.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Problem-solving

Education

Activity Certification (national or state)

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.