Therapeutic Activity Aide

Rockypointcarecenter; Lakeport (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockypointcarecenter is seeking an Activity Assistant to provide therapeutic activities designed to meet residents’ interests and enhance physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being as outlined in each resident’s assessment and plan of care.

The role reports to the Activity Director and requires excellent communication with residents, families, and staff to support meaningful, life-enhancing activities across individual and small group settings.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.
• Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Gathers data from assigned residents to complete and update activity assessments and plans of care.
• Communicates information to immediate supervisor and other caregivers as appropriate
• Carries out individual and group activities that meet the functional levels, needs and interests (including cultural and religious interests) of each resident
• Provides activities to bed-bound residents and other residents confined to their rooms that reflect life-long interests (such as music, reading, visits with people of shared interests and in-room projects) and that are appropriate to the individual’s functional abilities and level of participation.
• Assists residents with these activities as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rockypointcarecenter is seeking an Activity Assistant to provide therapeutic activities designed to meet residents’ interests and enhance physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being as outlined in each resident’s assessment and plan of care.

The role reports to the Activity Director and requires excellent communication with residents, families, and staff to support meaningful, life-enhancing activities across individual and small group settings.