Activity Assistant - Ocean Point

Thepavilionop; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in San Diego is seeking a qualified individual to perform therapeutic activities for residents. The role requires certification and at least two years of experience in a social or recreational program setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the individual will maintain activity records and participate in resident events. This position provides an opportunity to engage with residents meaningfully and contribute positively to their activities and well-being.

Qualifications

• Certified in relevant field, either nationally or by state.
• Proven strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Experience in a long-term care setting or related healthcare field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic and diversional activities for residents.
• Update and maintain resident activity calendars.
• Participate in resident events and outings.
• Assist in decorating the center for seasonal events.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Problem solving

Education

Certification in social or recreational programs

Two years experience in a relevant setting

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs patient activities (therapeutic and diversional) for all residents in accordance with Federal, State and Company requirements.
• Carries 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.

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.

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.

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.