Weekend Activity Assistant — Patient Activities & Events

Rockport Healthcare Services; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services in Visalia, CA is seeking an Activity Assistant to support residents with therapeutic and diversional activities during part-time PM shifts and weekends. You will implement activity programs, update calendars, and assist with communications and mail delivery in compliance with regulations.

Ideal candidates hold an active CNA license, have at least two years in a social or recreational setting, and demonstrate strong English communication, interpersonal, and

Qualifications

• Current active license as a certified nursing assistant.
• Two years’ experience in a social or recreational program setting.
• Experience in long-term care setting or related health care field.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to use own initiative with problem solving skills.
• Certifications nationally or by the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient activities (therapeutic and diversional) for all residents in accordance with Federal, State and Company requirements.
• Carries out support tasks relating to patient activities correctly and on schedule.
• Ensures resident activity calendars and communications are updated and posted in a timely manner as well as delivery and communication of patient mail daily.
• Participates in special resident events and outings ensuring necessary supplies are on hand and returned appropriately.
• Updates and maintains resident activity records.
• Participates in meetings and ensures creation of necessary communications and documentation, as required.
• Attends required meetings and in-service training.
• Assists with decorating center to reflect current season or holiday.
• Meets with consultants, as required.
• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all patient/resident rights are protected.

Skills

Social program experience

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Healthcare experience

Education

CNA license

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services in Visalia, CA is seeking an Activity Assistant to support residents with therapeutic and diversional activities during part-time PM shifts and weekends. You will implement activity programs, update calendars, and assist with communications and mail delivery in compliance with regulations.

Ideal candidates hold an active CNA license, have at least two years in a social or recreational setting, and demonstrate strong English communication, interpersonal, and