Resident Activity Specialist

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP in Puyallup, WA is seeking an Activity Assistant to provide therapeutic activities for residents, aiming to improve physical, mental and psychosocial well-being according to care plans. The role supports diverse activities, from individualized sessions to group events, aligned with facility policies and regulations.

The position reports to the Activity Director and requires familiarity with safety, documentation, and resident engagement during various shifts, including

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• License: None.
• Work Experience: 1 year experience in long-term geriatric nursing.
• Language Skills: Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.
• Mathematical Skills: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and customer service skills, empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Gather data from assigned residents to complete and update activity assessments and plans of care.
• Carry out individual and group activities that meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident.
• Provide activities to bed-bound residents and other residents confined to their rooms that reflect life-long interests and assist as needed.
• Adapt activities to match cognitive and physical levels using prompts and assistance.
• Assist in development of activity calendars and distribute to residents.
• Monitor for safety and report hazards or issues to supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP in Puyallup, WA is seeking an Activity Assistant to provide therapeutic activities for residents, aiming to improve physical, mental and psychosocial well-being according to care plans. The role supports diverse activities, from individualized sessions to group events, aligned with facility policies and regulations.

The position reports to the Activity Director and requires familiarity with safety, documentation, and resident engagement during various shifts, including