Activity Assistant

Centinela Assisted Living Centre - Inglewood, CA

Full-time

Inglewood, CA

About the position

The Activity Assistant is responsible for performing therapeutic and diversional activities for residents in a healthcare setting, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company requirements. This role involves updating activity records, participating in special events, and maintaining communication with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient activities (therapeutic and diversional) for all residents in accordance with Federal, State and Company requirements.
• Carries out support tasks relating to patient activities correctly and on schedule.
• Ensures resident activity calendars and communications are updated and posted in a timely manner.
• Delivers and communicates patient mail daily.
• Participates in special resident events and outings, ensuring necessary supplies are on hand and returned appropriately.
• Updates and maintains resident activity records.
• Participates in meetings and ensures creation of necessary communications and documentation, as required.
• Attends required meetings and in-service training.
• Assists with decorating the center to reflect the current season or holiday.
• Meets with consultants, as required.

Requirements

• Should be certified either nationally or by the State in which practicing.
• Two years' experience in a social or recreational program setting.
• Strong proven written and verbal English communication skills for business necessity.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to use own initiative with solid problem-solving skills.
• Experience in long-term care setting or related health care field.