Activities Assistant – Part-Time
Visalia Post Acute – Visalia, CA
Pay Range: $17.48–$17.50/hour
Visalia Post Acute is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and creative Activities Assistant to join our team! If you enjoy working with seniors and creating meaningful experiences that enhance residents’ quality of life, we would love to meet you.
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Competitive pay
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Flexible part-time schedule
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Supportive and team-oriented environment
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Opportunity to make a positive impact every day
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Employee appreciation programs
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Growth and advancement opportunities
The primary purpose of the Activities Assistant is to assist the Activities Director in running a creative and interactive activities program designed to meet the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident in accordance with federal, state, and facility guidelines.
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Assist with planning and conducting individual, small group, and large group activities
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Encourage resident participation in activities, hobbies, crafts, games, and reading
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Assist with resident outings and transportation coordination as needed
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Help develop and maintain monthly activity calendars and attendance records
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Provide in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound or isolated
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Assist with activity assessments, care plans, and quarterly progress notes
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Participate in resident care planning and discharge planning processes
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Maintain positive communication with residents, families, staff, and visitors
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Assist with Quality Assurance and activity program improvement initiatives
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Maintain the Activity Department in a clean, organized, and secure manner
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Promote a warm, engaging, and resident-centered environment
Education & Experience
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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One year of long-term care experience preferred
Skills & Abilities
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Creative, energetic, and compassionate approach to resident care
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Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and reaching
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
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Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
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Ability to assist residents during activities and outings
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Skilled nursing facility setting
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Low to moderate noise level
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Active, resident-focused environment
