Activity Assistant - Part Time - Skilled Nursing

HumanGood • Los Altos, CA

1d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Activity Assistant’s primary objective is to lead planned activity programs and assist in achieving resident engagement that fulfills wellness dimensions of sensory, social, emotional, physical enrichment and spiritual sustenance. Duties and assignments may be adjusted at the discretion of the manager and/or designee. Develops awareness of residents’ interests and needs in order to promote positive dining experiences, and recreational activities that encourage intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual sustenance. This is a Part-time position that needs to be available Saturday - Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Requirements

• Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents including (paper and electronic) flow sheets, memos, correspondence, and other reports and records.
• CPR certification required

Nice To Haves

• Skilled Nursing Experience preferred
• High school Level diploma, GED or equivalent knowledge or experience is preferred.
• One year of experience in recreational activities preferred.
• Vocational/technical training that includes care of elderly with dementia desired; equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead planned activity programs and assist in achieving resident engagement that fulfills wellness dimensions of sensory, social, emotional, physical enrichment and spiritual sustenance.
• Develop awareness of residents’ interests and needs in order to promote positive dining experiences, and recreational activities that encourage intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual sustenance.
• Provide engagement through appropriate entertainment.
• Provide assistance to residents during meal time and ensures each resident has the food items they wish and beverages with refills, while also encouraging resident independence as much as possible.
• Observe resident interaction and behaviors during meal time and reports any significant finding to the charge nurse and/or DON.
• Proactively identify areas of improvement related to customer service or overall dining experience (reports to DON).
• Distribute snacks and nourishments to residents per RD direction.
• Maintain an accurate pantry list and communicates inventory with the Dining Liaison for stocking.
• Assist residents to and from the dining/activity room (using safe transfer techniques and appropriate assistive devices).
• Orchestrate and lead therapeutic activities of interest with enthusiasm and compassion.
• Make room visits for residents in order to develop genuine relationships and identify resident preferences.
• Interact with residents and their families to give direction and inspire excitement for each activity program.
• Motivate residents to participate in daily planned activities.
• Oversee the transformation of the common area into the appropriate meal or activity ambiance.
• Utilize available resources to introduce creative programs that stimulate sensory and cognitive processes, in addition to the principles of Masterpiece Living.
• Chart bedside visits and general attendance of activity programs.
• Coordinate and implement in-room programs for bedfast residents and those not desiring to participate in group programming.
• Contribute to creating a home environment in each neighborhood.
• Integrate the company Advantage principles and commitments into their daily routines.
• Assist in organizing resident group trips and outings.
• Maintain accurate records of resident interactions and participation.
• Establish one on one relationships with residents, maintain daily one on one visitation schedule.
• Accurately report unusual symptoms and problems of residents to supervisor.
• Assist with emergencies and safety instruction for residents such as fire drills, etc.
• Answer the telephone and assist visitors as needed.
• Conduct work tasks safely and in compliance with the safety program.
• Provide effective and courteous service to all residents, family members, guests and team members; be clear in communication and handle conflicts appropriately.
• Attend and actively participate in in-service training and meetings as scheduled; incorporate training received into daily work.
• Participate in move-in and move-out procedures.
• Assist Licensed Nurses and other IDT members as needed.
• Maintain daily records consistent with regulations.
• Promote and protect the rights of each resident.
• Perform other related essential duties as required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• 20 days of paid time off (increases with years of service), plus 7 company holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
• HSA option with employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
• $25/line unlimited cell phone plan (plus taxes and fees)
• Cell Phone Stipend
• 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED