Part-Time Weekend & Evening Activities Assistant

Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center in Visalia, CA is seeking an Activity Assistant to support residents with therapeutic and recreational activities on a part-time basis, including evening PM shifts and weekends. You will help plan and deliver engaging programs and communicate scheduling updates.

The ideal candidate holds a CNA license, has strong English communication, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and prior experience in long-term care or similar settings.

Qualifications

• Current active CNA license.
• Certification nationally or by the state in which practicing.
• Two years’ experience in a social or recreational program setting.
• Strong written and verbal English communication 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.

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.
• 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

CNA license

Two years experience

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Initiative & problem solving

Long-term care experience

Resident activity planning

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center in Visalia, CA is seeking an Activity Assistant to support residents with therapeutic and recreational activities on a part-time basis, including evening PM shifts and weekends. You will help plan and deliver engaging programs and communicate scheduling updates.

The ideal candidate holds a CNA license, has strong English communication, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and prior experience in long-term care or similar settings.