Full-Time Resident Activities Coordinator

Linwood Meadows Care Center; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Team environment

Competitive pay

Job summary

Linwood Meadows Care Center in Visalia, California is hiring a Full-Time Activities Assistant to work with the Activity Director in planning engaging programs that support residents' well-being. The role emphasizes creativity, compassion, and strong communication to connect with diverse residents.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining activity calendars, facilitating group and individual activities, and assisting with outings, assessments, and care plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in long-term care preferred.
• Experience in activities, recreation, caregiving, hospitality, or customer service is helpful.
• Creative, energetic, patient, and compassionate personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage residents with different interests and abilities.
• Ability to read and understand policies, procedures, and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Encourage resident participation in programs and self-directed activities.
• Maintain monthly activities calendar and attendance records.
• Provide in-room activities for bed-bound residents.
• Prepare activity materials and accessible resources.
• Assist with outings and transportation arrangements.
• Support assessments and care plans for resident activities.
• Document assessments and progress notes.
• Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary resident-care discussions when requested.
• Communicate positively and professionally with residents, families, employees, visitors, and community partners.
• Assist with facility events, celebrations, and community engagement activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve the quality and variety of resident programming.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure Activities Department.
• Protect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality of all resident information.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Patience

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Linwood Meadows Care Center in Visalia, California is hiring a Full-Time Activities Assistant to work with the Activity Director in planning engaging programs that support residents' well-being. The role emphasizes creativity, compassion, and strong communication to connect with diverse residents.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining activity calendars, facilitating group and individual activities, and assisting with outings, assessments, and care plans.