Join Our Team as an Activity Assistant
Be Part of Our Team: Full-Time
About Us:
Santana Hills Healthcare Center is a 167-bed facility with 90 skilled nursing beds and 77 sub-acute beds, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care for rapid recovery in a central San Jose location.
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Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing recreational and therapeutic activities for residents.
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Encourage resident participation in group and individual activities.
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Support residents during activities, outings, and special events.
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Help set up, decorate, and clean activity areas before and after programs.
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Maintain activity supplies, equipment, and inventory.
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Document resident attendance, participation, and responses to activities.
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Assist with transporting residents to and from activity locations as needed.
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Build positive relationships with residents and promote social engagement.
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Follow resident care plans and accommodate physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
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Ensure activities comply with facility policies, safety standards, and regulations.
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Collaborate with the Activities Director and interdisciplinary care team.
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Assist with holiday celebrations, community events, and family activities.
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Experience working with seniors, long-term care, or healthcare settings preferred.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic attitude.
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Ability to work effectively with elderly residents, including those with dementia or cognitive impairments.
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Ability to lift, push, or transport activity materials and assist residents when necessary.
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Basic computer and documentation skills.
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CPR/First Aid certification preferred (if required by facility).
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Creativity in developing engaging activities.
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Teamwork and collaboration.
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Organizational and time-management skills.
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Ability to motivate and engage residents.
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Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, or special events as needed.
