Activities Assistant - Behavioral Unit

Generations Healthcare • Auburn, CA

71d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for an Activities Assistant to join our team. We are committed to providing kind, competent, and compassionate services to those entrusted to our care and an enjoyable work environment for our staff. Siena Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a Generations Healthcare facility, is a Skilled Nursing Facility with a secured STP Unit that specializes in the treatment of clients with psychiatric diagnoses. Our residents have a primary diagnosis of mental illness, and some have varying degrees of physical ailments. Our facility provides a transition from acute-care psychiatric treatment to a residential setting. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, then this is the right place for you! We welcome you to join our team of caring professionals providing compassionate service to our residents. Position Overview: The primary role of the Activities Assistant position is to plan, coordinate and implement engaging, entertaining, and therapeutic activity programs to meet the residents' needs. Development and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs, in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, along with specific clinical programming addressing behavioral needs and as directed by supervisors.

Requirements

• Prior experience with adults with mental health diagnoses strongly preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate respect for and patience with retirement age residents, and desire to enhance residents' lives.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher.
• Focused attention to detail and the ability to effectively handle multiple items/tasks, prioritize as required and adapt favorably to changing priorities.
• Effective ability to make appropriate judgments and decisions, in a timely manner and within the context of the situation at hand.
• Ability to effectively respond to emergency and/or crisis situations.
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal direction in English.
• This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementation of daily activities and holiday events for Residents.
• Completion of monthly calendar of events.
• Oversight and facilitation of facility Marketplace store.
• Regulatory Compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees