Activity Assistant - Novato

Rockport Healthcare Services; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services seeks an Activity Assistant to support therapeutic and recreational activities for residents in a long-term care setting. You will follow applicable federal, state, and company requirements, ensuring timely communication and delivery of activities.

Key duties include maintaining activity calendars, attending trainings, and assisting with events. Strong English communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Certification in activity programming recognized nationally or by the state.
• Two years’ experience in a social or recreational program setting.
• Strong written and verbal English communication for business needs.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to use own initiative with problem solving.
• Experience in long-term care or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient activities (therapeutic and diversional) for residents per requirements.
• Carries out support tasks related to patient activities on schedule.
• Updates and maintains resident activity calendars and communications.
• Participates in events and outings with necessary supplies.
• Maintains activity records and attends meetings/trainings.

Education

National or State certification in activity programming or related field

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.