Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant (Full-Time) (Healthcare)

Job Opening:
Activities Assistant (Full-Time)

Facility: Diablo Valley Post-Acute
Location: Concord, CA
Compensation: $17.50 per hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Full-Time)

Diablo Valley Post-Acute is looking for a creative, energetic, and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our life enrichment team. We believe that an engaging activities program is essential to our residents' health and happiness. If you have a passion for seniors and love the idea of turning a Monday through Friday workday into a series of fun, meaningful moments, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

• Stable Full-Time
  
  Schedule:
  
  Enjoy a consistent 40-hour work week with weekends off.
• Competitive Pay: Earn a steady $17.50 per hour.
• Professional Growth: We offer continuous training and growth opportunities to help you advance your career in healthcare activities.
• Make a Real Difference: You will be the direct link to improving the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of our residents.

As an Activities Assistant, you will work hand-in-hand with the Activity Director to bring our community to life:

• Lead the Fun: Plan and conduct individual, small-group, and large-group activities ranging from games and crafts to music and celebrations.
• Calendar Creation: Help develop the monthly activity calendar to ensure a diverse and exciting schedule of events.
• Resident Advocacy: Facilitate communication between families, staff, and residents to ensure every individual's interests and needs are being met.
• Inclusive Programming: Develop specialized in-room activities for residents who are bed-bound or isolated, ensuring no one is left out.
• Support Independence: Encourage residents to pursue self-initiated hobbies and provide the necessary materials, such as audio books or craft supplies.
• Clinical
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Assist with resident assessments, discharge planning, and documenting quarterly progress notes to track the positive impact of our programs.
• Outing Coordination: Arrange transportation for residents for exciting outings and community appointments.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Preferably at least one year of experience in a long-term care or post-acute facility.
• Attributes: A positive "can-do" attitude, excellent communication skills, and a heart for service.
• Organization: Ability to maintain a clean and orderly Activity Department while managing attendance records and documentation.

At Diablo Valley Post-Acute
, we are dedicated to enriching lives every single day. If you are passionate about helping seniors stay active, engaged, and connected, we encourage you to apply today!

Help us make every day special—Join the Diablo Valley team!