A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
Activities Assistant Activities La Mesa, CA Description
Position at Arbor Hills Nursing Center Activities Assistant - Skilled Nursing
Flexible Shifts, must be willing to work evenings and weekends
La Mesa, CA 91942
Wage:
$17-18/hr DOE Arbor Hills Skilled Nursing Facility, a Generations Healthcare facility is in search of an Activities Assistant to join our team.
Job Description:
The primary role of the Activities Assistant position is to plan, coordinate and implement engaging, entertaining, and therapeutic activity programs to meet the residents' needs. Development and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by supervisors. Essential Duties (include but are not limited to): Delivery of Services and Programs for Resident Activities
Resident/Family/Client/Guest/Staff Relations
Assisting with weekly outings
Assessments of new residents
Activity Planning
Regulatory Compliance
Volunteer Management in absence of
Supervisor Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation package, rewarding healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities.
Qualifications:
Ability to demonstrate respect for and patience with retirement age residents, and desire to enhance residents' lives
Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, and Excel
Focused attention to detail and the ability to effectively handle multiple items/tasks, prioritize as required and adapt favorably to changing priorities
Effective ability to make appropriate judgments and decisions, in a timely manner and within the context of the situation at hand
Ability to effectively respond to emergency and/or crisis situations
Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter
Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal direction in
English Generations Healthcare's Mission:
Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion. We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.