Creative Part-Time Activities Coordinator | Senior Living

Sequoia Transitional Care; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Team environment

Training opportunities

Benefits & PTO

Job summary

Sequoia Transitional Care in Porterville, CA is seeking a Part-Time Activities Assistant to create engaging programs that support residents’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. You will plan activities under the direction of the Activity Director and help maintain calendars and records.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, prior experience in long-term care preferred, and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Creative, enthusiastic, patient and compassionate personality.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and understand procedures, policies, and instructional materials.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, diagrammed, and scheduled instructions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and adapt activities to residents' individual abilities and interests.
• Basic mathematical skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• No professional license or certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Help develop the monthly activity calendar and maintain participation and attendance records.
• Lead recreational programs, games, crafts, music, social events, and other engaging activities.
• Encourage residents to participate in group programs and self-directed activities, including hobbies, crafts, and reading.
• Provide appropriate materials for residents, including audiobooks, large-print materials, or Braille resources when needed.
• Assist with planning resident outings and arranging transportation for appointments, outings, and discharges.
• Provide in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound, isolated, or unable to attend group programs.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with residents and their families.
• Assist with resident assessments, activity care plans, quarterly progress notes, and discharge planning as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with staff, families, support personnel, community partners, and regulatory representatives.
• Support quality-improvement initiatives and corrective action plans as requested by the Activity Director.
• Participate in community planning related to facility programs and resident needs.
• Keep the Activities Department clean, organized, safe, and secure.
• Follow all facility policies, safety procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Protect residents' privacy and maintain the confidentiality of their health information.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Sequoia Transitional Care in Porterville, CA is seeking a Part-Time Activities Assistant to create engaging programs that support residents’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. You will plan activities under the direction of the Activity Director and help maintain calendars and records.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, prior experience in long-term care preferred, and strong communication and teamwork skills.