Activities Assistant

Overview

The Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Coordinator run a creative and interactive activities program. This must be done in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident. We are looking for candidate that have a personal commitment to promote and advocate dignity, respect, individual rights and a feeling of self worth for each resident. He/she must have the ability to work independently and cooperatively with other disciplines. Flexibility in adapting to the changing needs of the residents is essential in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) of AHMC Seton Medical Center Coastside and AHMC Seton Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily activities and special events, to include set-up and tear-down, decorating for holidays, or themed programming.
• Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities.
• Conduct evening and weekend activities independently according to the activity calendar
• Assist in monitoring activity supply inventory.
• Keep the activity area clean and organized including cupboards, closets and countertops.
• 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 Coordinator.
• 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 Coordinator.
• Keep Activity Department clean, orderly and secured
• Assist with surveying residents and making observations and recommendations to determine what activities are of interest
• Encourage residents to attend and participate in activities
• A creative thinker that can easily handle individual adaptations of the same experience
• Possess a genuine curiosity for those they serve
• Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
• Display a positive and professional image through actions and maintain high standards of personal appearance which includes following the dress code and wearing community name tag when working
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or required

Qualifications

High School diploma/GED

Ability to read and write and to carry out instructions.

Experience in a Long-Term Care setting or other setting relative referral

State Mandate, Covid-19 Vaccination Required.

Hospital Description

AHMC- Seton Medical Center has a long tradition of providing patient-centered, quality care and a commitment to clinical excellence and our community. Founded in 1893, the 357-bed medical center now serves 1.5 million residents of San Francisco and northern San Mateo County with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical specialties, as well as emergency and urgent care services. Its sister facility, Seton Coastside, is a 116-bed skilled nursing complex offering inpatient care and the only 24-hour standby Emergency Department on the Pacific Coast between Daly City and Santa Cruz. We pride ourselves on improving the health and well-being of our patients, community, and populations, we serve with high quality community partnerships, and continuous innovation to our health care delivery system and this is why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to deliver the safest and highest quality patient-centered care.