Mission Park Healthcare Center · 4 hours ago
Activity Assistant
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMission Park Healthcare Center is seeking an Activity Assistant to plan and facilitate social and recreational events for residents. The role involves evaluating residents' needs, maintaining attendance records, and coordinating activities to enhance their quality of life.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Assist in evaluating each resident, within 7 days of admission, according to his/her background, interests, abilities, physical limitations and needs, in order to develop and plan a meaningful program to improve and enhance each resident's quality of life, and to formulate a written assessment
Develops and maintains records which indicate the resident's attendance and participation in the program with reference to the resident's response to the program. Completes all written records, chart documentation
Maintains a current list, from nursing services, of residents who are not physically able to participate in activities, and current records of the type and frequency of activities provided and the names of residents participating in each activity
Maintains a system for visiting residents who are unable or unwilling to participate in group activities, to determine their recreational needs and effective ways to meet their needs
Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the nature and etiology of the disabilities and illnesses of the residents, and its psychological, physiological and sociological impact and effect on the ability of the residents to engage in activities
Assist in developing and posts conspicuously, in large and visible print, a monthly activities calendar that makes substitutions when necessary and publicizes the activities program among residents/families, visitors and staff. Assures that activities posted on the calendar are coordinated with other relevant services
Maintains at least quarterly progress notes (more frequently as needed), a quarterly review and annual review of progress towards goals specific to the resident's activity plan
Assist and coordinates, and facilitates the monthly resident council meeting, to provide a forum for advocacy, education, and group participation in activities and unit programming. Ensures that issues identified in council meetings are forwarded to appropriate departments and monitors them to obtain timely resolution
Perform other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Ability to communicate, keep order and enforce safety rules with small and large groups
Ability to work well with those who have physical or mental limitations
High school diploma; degree in hotel management or relevant field will be a plus
Must have strong communication skills, both oral and written
Must have knowledge and awareness of the care needs of the elderly and/or chronically ill
Must have basic computer skills
Preferred
Experience in Activities and Skilled Nursing Facility is preferred
Benefits
Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Same Day Pay Benefit
Company
Mission Park Healthcare Center
Mission Park's amenities and activities remind residents that it’s the little things in life that can make all the difference.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase