Activities Assistant Part-Time

Activities Assistant - Part-Time

Visalia Post Acute
Pay Range: $17.48-$17.50 per hour, based on experience
Bring Joy, Creativity, and Connection to Every Day!

Visalia Post Acute is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and creative Part-Time Activities Assistant to join our team.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working with seniors, planning engaging programs, and creating meaningful experiences for residents.

Under the direction of the Activities Director, the Activities Assistant helps provide a well-rounded program that supports each resident's interests and physical, mental, emotional, and psychosocial well-being.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Assist with planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.


* Lead games, crafts, music, social events, recreational programs, and other engaging activities.


* Help develop and maintain the monthly activity calendar.


* Maintain accurate activity attendance records.


* Encourage residents to participate in group programs and self-directed activities, including hobbies, crafts, and reading.


* Provide appropriate materials for residents, including audiobooks, large-print materials, or Braille resources when needed.


* Offer in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound, isolated, or unable to attend group programs.


* Assist with resident outings and coordinate transportation for appointments, activities, and discharges when necessary.


* Support resident assessments, activity care plans, discharge planning, and quarterly progress notes as assigned.


* Build positive and respectful relationships with residents and their families.


* Communicate effectively with employees, support personnel, community partners, and regulatory representatives.


* Participate in quality-assurance activities and help implement improvement plans as requested by the Activities Director.


* Keep the Activities Department clean, organized, safe, and secure.


* Follow all facility policies, safety procedures, and applicable regulations.


* Protect residents' privacy and maintain the confidentiality of all health information.


* Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications


* High school diploma or equivalent required.


* One year of experience in a long-term-care or skilled nursing facility preferred.


* Previous experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities is a plus.


* Creative, enthusiastic, patient, and compassionate personality.


* Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.


* Ability to read and understand procedures, policies, and instructional materials.


* Ability to solve practical problems and follow written, verbal, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.


* Basic mathematical skills, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.


* No professional license or certification required.

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