Activities Assistant Full-Time

PACS•Bakersfield, CA

9d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Bakersfield Post Acute is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and creative Full-Time Activities Assistant to join their team. This role involves planning and executing engaging programs and creating meaningful experiences for seniors. Under the direction of the Activities Director, the Activities Assistant will help provide a program designed to support each resident’s interests and physical, mental, emotional, and psychosocial well-being.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Creative, enthusiastic, patient, and compassionate personality.
Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
Ability to read and understand policies, procedures, 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.
Dependable attendance and flexibility to work assigned shifts, including weekends or holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a skilled nursing or long-term-care facility preferred.
Previous experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities is a plus.

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 the monthly activity calendar and maintain accurate 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 planning resident outings and arranging transportation for appointments, activities, and discharges.
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 community planning related to facility programs and resident needs.
Support quality-assurance initiatives and help implement improvement plans as requested by the Activities Director.
Keep the Activities Department clean, organized, safe, and secure.
Follow facility policies, safety procedures, and applicable regulations.
Protect residents’ privacy and maintain the confidentiality of all health information.
Perform additional duties as assigned.