Weekend Activities Assistant

Westgardenapostacute; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care facility is seeking an Activities Assistant to lead and facilitate activities for senior adults. The ideal candidate will have a warm, friendly demeanor, and the ability to motivate and engage residents, while physically supporting activity setups. Responsibilities include conducting activities, maintaining records, and ensuring safety. Flexibility, creativity, and good communication skills are essential. This part-time role requires work on weekends, offering an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of seniors.

Qualifications

• Must be warm and friendly with seniors.
• Effective at communicating both orally and in writing.
• Physically fit for setting up activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned activities on time.
• Maintain records of participation.
• Ensure safety during activities.
• Cooperate with staff and volunteers.
• Assist with maintaining activity supplies.

Skills

Warm personality

Ability to motivate

Good communication skills

Manual dexterity

Flexibility and patience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Certification and/or attending classes preferable

Medical terminology preferred

Job description

This position doesn't require any specific experience or education, but the candidate must be a warm, friendly, energetic person.

Days & Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 9AM-5:30PM

Requirements:

1. Interested in working with senior adults.
2. In good physical and emotional health.
3. Sensitive to the needs, interests, and abilities of the senior adults.
4. Relates well to people and maintains effective working relationships.
5. Must possess a sense of humor, friendliness, patience, and flexibility; has initiative and imagination.
6. Has manual dexterity.
7. Must physically be able to set up individual activities to include assembling tables, chairs, lifting supplies, push wheelchairs, climbing ladders
8. Ability to motivate and stimulate.
9. Ability to teach, organize and supervise others.
10. Ability to assume responsibility for assigned duties.
11. Accept training and supervision.
12. Be responsible for assigned activities.
13. Certification and/or attending classes preferable.
14. Medical terminology preferred.
15. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written form.

Reporting

The Activities Assistant reports to the Activities Director.

Job Duties

1. Conducts all assigned scheduled activities on time and within the framework and guidelines of the Activities Director.
2. Be responsive to the needs of all residents.
3. Maintain daily records of activity participation, both group and individual.
4. While performing activities or interacting with residents, safety will always be of the utmost concern.
5. All assigned duties must be completed within the designated time frame.
6. Will comply with all regulations and operating procedures of the facility.
7. Will dress in appropriate business attire.
8. Cooperate with staff and volunteers at all times.
9. Prepare daily activity programs under Activities Director’s supervision.
10. Provide volunteers direction under Activities Director’s supervision.
11. Maintain and update lists for Activities Director as requested.
12. Attend all necessary in-services.
13. Direct all resident needs to the appropriate departments.
14. Discuss needs and concerns with Activities Director.
15. Assist with activity calendars and keep bulletin boards current.
16. Adhere to Infection Control Policies such as wearing gloves while performing food activities.
17. All activity supplies and equipment will be kept and maintained in proper order.
18. Leave activity area neat and clean and in proper order.
19. Accept other assignments at the request of the Activities Director or Administrator.