Cantonese/Mandarin Speaking Activity Assistant (Weekends)

Live Oak Rehabilitation Center; San Gabriel (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Oak Rehabilitation Center in San Gabriel, CA is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Activities Director by planning, coordinating and implementing a therapeutic activity program for residents.

You will help keep residents engaged and motivated throughout the day, participate in outside activities, assist with monthly resident council meetings, and adapt recreation programs to meet individual needs.

Qualifications

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (incl. booster)
• At least 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred
• Active CNA certificate preferred

Responsibilities

• You will assist in the daily Activities throughout the day for our patients, keeping them engaged and motivated on a daily basis
• An active role in planning and participating in outside activities
• Assists with monthly resident council meetings
• Adapts recreation programs and regulates content of programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents and the facility
• Directs and organizes activities to help residents develop interpersonal relationships and participate in-group activities
• Must be a self-starter and self-motivated with an entertaining and outgoing personality

Skills

Experience in skilled nursing facility

Self-starter

Mandarin or Cantonese fluency (plus)

Education

CNA certificate (preferred)

Job description

Location

San Gabriel, CA

Department

Activities

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Grade

$18 / HOUR

We are searching for an Activities Assistant with experience to assist and support the Activities Director in planning, coordinating, conducting and implementing a therapeutic activity program to meet both group and individual patient’s needs and interests. Assists in providing a clean, safe, dignified, happy and healthy environment for residents.

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR GROWTH! Grow as a leader and impact lives while getting paid excellent wages in a dynamic team environment.

NOTE: Mandarin or Cantonese fluency a plus; CNA license preferred.

SCHEDULE:

Activities Staff Requirements

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including Booster shots
• At least 1 year of experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred
• Applicants with an active C.N.A certificate preferred
• MUST adhere to the 4/2 schedule

Primary Activities Staff Responsibilities

• You will assist in the daily Activities throughout the day for our patients, keeping them engaged and motivated on a daily basis
• An active role in planning and participating in outside activities
• Assists with monthly resident council meetings
• Adapts recreation programs and regulates content of programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents and the facility
• Directs and organizes activities to assist residents to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in-group activities.
• Must be a Self-starter and self-motivated, with an entertaining and outgoing personality
• These qualities will carry over to our patients helping them to stay engaged and entertained

PAY SCALE:

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise

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