Activities Assistant - On Call

PACS

9d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Valley Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is hiring an on-call Activities Assistant for its skilled nursing facility in Castro Valley, California. The role assists the Activity Director in running a creative, interactive activities program designed to meet residents’ interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. The facility describes itself as a renovated, resident-centered environment focused on quality care and resident satisfaction.

The Activities Assistant helps plan and conduct individual and group activities, supports resident communication and participation, contributes to activity schedules and care planning, and helps maintain department records and organization. The stated pay is $18.26–$19.00 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits may be available to eligible employees subject to company policies and plan requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to problem-solve.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in long-term care facilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
• Help communicate with employees, residents, families, support personnel, government agencies and personnel, and the public to support residents’ needs and interests.
• Participate in community planning related to the facility’s interests and residents’ and families’ services and needs.
• Assist with developing the monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.
• Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee with developing and implementing action plans to address quality deficiencies, as requested by the Activities Director.
• Participate in discharge planning and in developing and implementing activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Help arrange resident transportation for outings, appointments, or discharge when necessary.
• Assist in developing a monthly activity schedule that includes outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities, including hobbies, crafts, and reading.
• Provide materials as needed, including Braille reading materials or audiobooks when appropriate.
• Assist with assessment documentation and quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activities Director.
• Keep the Activity Department clean, orderly, and secured.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with the company paying the majority of coverage costs for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan options.
• Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits for eligible employees.
• Education stipends to support professional and educational growth.
• Employee recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED