Resident Activity Specialist — Full-Time

Citrus Heights Post Acute; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrus Heights Post Acute seeks an Activity Assistant to support an engaging activities program for residents. You will assist the Activity Director in planning and conducting activities that meet residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs, following all standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities include coordinating calendars, communicating with staff and families, arranging transportation, and encouraging participation in diverse activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Preferable one-year experience in a long term care facility.
• Language skills include ability to read and understand procedures and manuals.
• Mathematical skills include fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Reasoning ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities.
• Assist in communication between employees, residents, families, and the public to meet needs and interests.
• Participate in community planning related to the facility’s services and residents.
• Develop monthly activity calendar and maintain attendance records.
• Assist in developing and implementing plans to correct quality deficiencies as requested by the Activities Director.
• Assist in discharge planning and creating activity care plans and assessments.
• Arrange transportation for residents for outings, appointments, or discharge.
• Develop a monthly activity schedule including outings and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading, and provide necessary materials.

Skills

Language understanding

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citrus Heights Post Acute seeks an Activity Assistant to support an engaging activities program for residents. You will assist the Activity Director in planning and conducting activities that meet residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs, following all standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities include coordinating calendars, communicating with staff and families, arranging transportation, and encouraging participation in diverse activities.