Activities Assistant

Job Opportunity: Activities Assistant
Location: Ridgeway Post Acute - 523 Hayes Lane, Petaluma, CA 94952
Starting Pay: $20/hour
Schedule: Part-Time (2 days per week, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

Bring joy and purpose to every day!

Ridgeway Post Acute is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our dedicated team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with seniors and making a difference through creative, engaging activities.

Why You'll Love Working Here


* Competitive starting pay: $20/hour


* Friendly and supportive team environment


* Opportunity to make a real impact in residents' lives

Essential Duties


* Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities.


* Assist in providing good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interest of the residents, community and facility are met to the extent possible.


* Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.


* Assist in development of monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.


* Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies as requested by Activities Director.


* Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.


* Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary including, but not limited to, resident outings, to/from appointments, or for discharge.


* Assists in developing a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.


* Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading Provide materials as necessary including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate.


* Assist with assessment documentation, quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activity Director.


* Keep Activity Department clean, orderly and secured.

Supervisory Requirements This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications


* High School Diploma or equivalent required.


* Experience in a healthcare, recreational, or social setting preferred (but not required).


* Friendly, compassionate, and patient personality.


* Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.


* Ability to be flexible and creative in a dynamic environment.

If you're passionate about bringing joy and purpose to others, apply today to join the Ridgeway Post Acute team!