Activities Assistant CNA Certified Activities Assistant

Surrounded by the majestic Colorado Mountains San Luis Care Center a Life Care Center s of America facility is situated in the worlds largest alpine valley the San Luis Valley in Alamosa Colorado. Just southwest of The Great Sand Dunes National Park and surrounded by shopping and restaurants our nursing home is a perfect choice for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation long-term care or post-operative recovery. We are proud to have achieved the following accolades:

• U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for High-Performing Short-Term Rehab for 2026
• 5-Star CMS Quality Measures Rating
• 4.8 Google Star Rating out of 123 reviews
• Recognized as an 800 Club member in 2025 an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on

Position Summary

The Activities Assistant assists the Director of Activities in planning organizing developing and directing quality activities for patients ensuring that the recreational physical intellectual spiritual and social needs of each patient is met in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.

Education Experience and Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Valid drivers license in current State with satisfactory driving record per Life Care standards
• Demonstrated proficiency in arts/crafts/music is preferred
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Ability to implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Assist in planning developing organizing implementing and evaluating quality activity programs (includes entertainment exercise relaxation and education)
• Appropriately and descriptively chart patient progress and behavior
• Escort patients to and from activities
• Make regular in room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate in group activities
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
• Read write speak and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

Junior IC