Activities Lead

Plumas District Hospital•Quincy, CA

17h•$55,494 - $155,213•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Lead directs the day-to-day activity program for a skilled nursing facility and serves as the working lead for Activities Coordinators, Aides, and volunteers. The program provides individual, small-group, and large-group activities intended to meet residents’ spiritual, cultural, physical, intellectual, and social needs, both at the facility and in the community. The Activities Lead schedules and leads activities, monitors and evaluates resident responses, and revises the program to meet residents’ assessed needs. The role completes the activities component of the comprehensive assessment (MDS) and contributes individualized goals and approaches to residents’ care plans based on their skills, abilities, interests, and preferences. The position ensures compliance with federal and state requirements, including CMS, California Title 22, and survey requirements. The position is full-time and benefited, based in Quincy, California. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience. Listed hourly base-rate ranges are $26.68–$38.04 without a CNA, $28.26–$40.29 with a CNA, and $38.85–$55.39 with an OTA. Eligible employees may also receive shift differentials and holiday pay.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualifications: two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, including one year of full-time experience in a resident activities program in a health care setting; current certification as an occupational therapist, art therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, recreation therapist, or occupational therapy assistant; or completion of at least 36 hours of position-specific training approved by the Department, or willingness to complete it within three months of hire.
If meeting the qualification through the 36-hour training route, receive regular consultation from an occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, or recreation therapist with at least one year of experience in a health care setting.
Hold current BLS First Aid/CPR certification approved by the AHA, or be willing to obtain it within three months of hire.
Hold a current, valid driver’s license for transporting residents on outings.
Obtain a California Certified Nursing Assistant license within six months of hire.
Know federal and state regulations governing activities programs in skilled nursing facilities, including CMS and California Title 22.
Know principles of therapeutic recreation and group facilitation.
Know the aging process, dementia, mental health conditions, and common conditions affecting elderly and disabled residents, including effects on participation and safety.
Know psychosocial needs and quality-of-life standards for long-term care residents.
Know assessment and care-planning processes, including the activities sections of the MDS.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of work experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting.
Experience leading or directing a resident activities program.
Experience in therapeutic group facilitation, including with residents with dementia.
Experience guiding or scheduling other staff or volunteers.
Experience with Point Click Care software.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, evaluate, and supervise the activity program.
Design the program to make life more meaningful, stimulate and support residents’ physical and mental capabilities, and enable them to maintain the highest attainable social, physical, and emotional functioning.
Provide daily individual, small-group, and large-group activities designed to meet each resident’s needs and interests.
Offer social activities; indoor and outdoor activities, which may include supervised daily walks; activities away from the facility; religious programs; opportunities for residents to participate in planning and implementing the program; creative activities; educational activities; and exercise activities.
Develop and implement activities for residents who are unable to leave their rooms.
Schedule and lead activities, monitor and evaluate resident responses, and revise the program as needed.
Complete the activities component of the comprehensive assessment (MDS) and contribute individualized goals and approaches to resident care plans.
Serve as the working lead for Activities Coordinator(s), Aide(s), and volunteers.
Ensure the activity program complies with federal and state regulations and survey requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees after applicable waiting periods.
PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital.
Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual.
Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty.
Employer-sponsored retirement plans with a 3% employer contribution and a 50% match of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum.
$20,000 in employer-paid life insurance.
Voluntary benefits, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection.
Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals.
Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement.
Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on anticipated work schedule, subject to eligibility criteria.
Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center.
Opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan.
Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships.
Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays.
Eligible employees may receive shift differential and holiday pay.