Activities Assistant jobs in Anaheim, CA

JOB TITLE: Activities Assistant/Aide

DEPARTMENT: Activity

REPORTS TO: Activities Supervisor

Responsible for assisting in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, and intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs, with great consideration of resident’s assessment and care plan.

•          Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs for the facility.

•          Regularly update resident charts regarding their attendance, behavior, and involvement in facility activities.

•          Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility, as well as considering the services and needs of residents and their families.

•          Assist in discharge planning, developing and implementing of activity care plans and resident assessments.

•          Interview and involve residents (and their families) when planning activity programs, objectives, paying special attention to individual feedback and information.

•          Assist in arranging transportation when needed.

•          Coordinate with other departments as necessary.

•          Make recommendations to the Activity team leadership to assure continued ability to provide meaningful activities.

•          Participate in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized government agencies as necessary.

•          Perform administrative tasks, such as completing forms, compiling reports, etc., and submit all required or request reports in a timely and accurate manner.

•          Participate in continuous improvement activities.

•          Other duties as assigned.

•         High School diploma or its equivalent required.

•         Class C Driver’s License required.

•         Maintain a working and demonstrated knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations that could impact the activity department.

•         Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and an independent manner.

•         Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish this job.

•         Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and multi-tasking skills required.

•          Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

•          Related administrative experience at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

•          Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam, if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.

Physical and Sensory requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices): Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, fine-hand coordination, pushing and pulling; ability to communicate with residents; ability to distinguish smells and temperatures; ability to read and write; and ability to remain calm under emergency situations and while dealing with multiple tasks.

 EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

FULL TIME

SCHEDULE: MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 

8:30AM-5PM