Activity Assistant

PACS

4d•$18 - $22

About The Position

City View Post Acute is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and creative Activity Assistant to help plan and conduct a creative, interactive, and meaningful activities program for residents. The role supports activities tailored to each resident’s interests, abilities, and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company standards and guidelines. The Activity Assistant helps foster resident participation, social interaction, purpose, connection, independence, and quality of life. The position is full-time, day shift, with hours from 12pm to 8pm and pay of $18–$22 per hour, depending on experience. It has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Compassion and patience when working with seniors.
Creativity and enthusiasm for developing fun and meaningful activities.
Friendliness, dependability, and ability to work well as part of a team.
Comfort interacting with residents, families, staff, and the community.
Organization and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
Ability to adapt activities to residents’ individual abilities and interests.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning and conducting individual, small-group, and large-group activities.
Help create an engaging and welcoming environment that encourages resident participation and social interaction.
Assist with developing the monthly activity calendar and maintain accurate attendance records.
Encourage residents to participate in self-directed activities, including hobbies, crafts, reading, games, and music.
Provide appropriate activity and reading materials, including Braille or audiobooks when needed.
Assist with developing and implementing activity care plans based on resident assessments and individual interests.
Participate in discharge planning and resident assessments as assigned.
Assist with assessment documentation and quarterly progress notes as directed by the Activity Director.
Help coordinate and participate in resident outings and community activities.
Assist with arranging resident transportation when necessary, including for outings, appointments, and discharge.
Ensure residents who are bed-bound, isolated, or unable to attend group activities have appropriate in-room activities and engagement opportunities.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, support personnel, government agencies, and community members.
Participate in community planning and activities related to residents’ and families’ interests and needs.
Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee with developing and implementing plans of action related to identified quality concerns, as requested by the Activity Director.
Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure Activity Department.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Activity Director.