Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant – Full-TimeTice Valley Post Acute is seeking a compassionate, creative, and energetic Full-Time Activities Assistant to join our team!Pay: $18.00/hour Benefits: Benefits package availableGeneral PurposeThe Activities Assistant works closely with the Activities Director to provide a creative, engaging, and meaningful activities program for our residents. The position helps ensure activities are designed to meet each resident's individual interests, abilities, and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs while following all applicable federal, state, local, and facility standards and regulations.Essential DutiesAssist with planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.Build positive communication and relationships with residents, families, staff, support personnel, agencies, and the community.Assist with developing and maintaining the monthly activity calendar and attendance records.Help coordinate resident outings, appointments, transportation, and discharge-related transportation as needed.Assist with developing and implementing activity care plans and resident assessments.Participate in discharge planning and provide activity-related support as assigned.Help plan activities that include outings, group programs, and in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound or isolated.Encourage residents to participate in hobbies, crafts, reading, and other self-directed activities.Provide appropriate activity and reading materials, including Braille or audiobooks when needed.Assist with assessment documentation and quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activities Director.Participate in quality assurance activities and assist with implementing corrective action plans when requested.Help maintain the Activities Department in a clean, organized, and secure manner.Support a welcoming environment that promotes resident engagement, dignity, choice, and quality of life.Qualifications & SkillsCompassionate, patient, and enthusiastic personality.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively with older adults and individuals with varying physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.Creative and dependable with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.Previous experience in activities, recreation, healthcare, senior living, or a related field is a plus.Join Our Team!If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents and enjoy creating meaningful experiences, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join Tice Valley Post Acute as a Full-Time Activities Assistant!We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.