PT Activities Assistant - Sunset Villa Post Acute

Sunset Villa Post Acute in; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Long Beach seeks a PT Activities Assistant to plan and conduct activities for residents. Responsibilities include developing activity schedules, supporting communication between staff and families, and assisting with resident assessments. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and strong communication and reasoning skills.

Qualifications

• Preferably one year of experience in a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual and group activities for residents.
• Assist in developing monthly activity calendar and maintaining records.
• Support discharge planning and activity care plans.

Skills

Effective communication

Mathematical skills

Reasoning skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PT Activities Assistant - Sunset Villa Post Acute (Healthcare)

Participate in planning and conducting individual, small, and large group activities. Assist in providing effective communication between employees at all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies, and the public to meet the needs and best interests of residents, the community, and the facility. Participate in community planning related to the facility's interests and the needs of residents and their families. Assist in developing the monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.

Support the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing plans to address quality deficiencies as directed by the Activities Director. Participate in discharge planning, and assist in developing and implementing activity care plans and resident assessments. Arrange transportation for residents as needed, including outings, appointments, or discharges.

Help develop a monthly activity schedule that includes outings, scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents. Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading, providing materials like Braille or audiobooks as appropriate. Assist with documentation, quarterly progress notes, and keep the Activity Department clean, organized, and secure.

Supervisory Requirements: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Preferably one year of experience in a long-term care facility.

Skills:

1. Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals.
2. Effective communication skills to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
3. Mathematical skills to apply concepts like fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
4. Reasoning skills to solve practical problems and interpret various instructions.

Physical Demands: Standing, walking frequently; sitting occasionally; reaching, pushing, pulling frequently; talking and hearing frequently; tasting and smelling frequently; lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; visual acuity for focus and depth perception.

Work Environment: Usually low to moderate noise level; accommodations available for disabilities.

Additional Notes: Management may reassign duties; this description covers general responsibilities and may change.