Activities Assistant

Compass Health•Templeton, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a creative, compassionate, and energetic individual eager to make a tangible difference in the lives of seniors? We are searching for a motivated Activities Assistant to join our skilled nursing facility team and help us deliver exceptional, engaging recreational programs. If you have a passion for planning fun activities, fostering social connections, and bringing a smile to residents' faces, this is the perfect opportunity for you. CNA license is required for this job. Vineyard Hills Health Cente r is looking for an Activities Assistant. We are a 99 bed skilled nursing facility with a great staff, looking for that special person who wants to enhance the lives of our residents through art, games, music, activities and much more. This is a fast paced job that requires you to be energetic, have the ability to work under pressure, be a people person, and multi task. You need to be able to work independently with little supervision, be flexible, be self-directed, and be dependable. This is a high energy, fun, and challenging job to have!

Requirements

Demonstrate a passion for caring for the residents, families, and visitors.
Creativity
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility, which include a yearly medical and physical examination.
Must be able to bend, twist, squat, kneel and reach repeatedly throughout the day.
CNA certification

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, maintaining, evaluating, directing and providing daily activities for the residents.
Assist in-room residents by visiting with them, and perform assistance with crafts, projects, writing letters, as necessary etc.