Activities Assistant

We are looking for an Activities Assistant, for our Elmwood Care Center Skilled Nursing that will fit the Rowntree Gardens Community. Ours is a community built on the highest respect for every person and unwavering integrity guided by our faith. We consider everyone in our community to be a member of our extended family including staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates activities in the Elmwood Care Center.
• Coordinates in-room programs with community members.
• Assists Activities Director when needed in obtaining speakers, performers, and civic groups.
• Assists Activities Director with new ideas and suggestions for activity schedule.
• Ensures accurate charting of all Elmwood Care Center community members activities to meet State compliance.
• Responsible for the proper care and use of supplies and equipment.
• Creates promotional literature as needed.
• Aids in creating and administering activity goals.
• Attends resident care plan meetings as needed.
• Attends conferences and meetings in the Activity field.
• Develops and plans activities to meet the ongoing needs of residents in the Elmwood Care Center.
• Maintains appropriate Activities calendars to meet state and federal requirements as needed.
• Completes all resident assessments according to state and federal requirements as needed.
• Facilitates volunteer program.
• Purchases and maintains all necessary supplies for community member's activities.
• Make sure the activity areas are neat and tidy at the conclusion of programs.

JOB SPECIFICATION: This is a Full-time position that requires flexibility:

• • Fill in when needed during the week and weekends, able to work holidays. 

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions
• Possess creativity necessary for recreational and craft activities
• Generate enthusiasm for all Activity programs
• Effectively communicate and deal tactfully with staff, community members, families, visitors, and volunteers
• Empathy and the heart to work with the senior community

Due to California State regulations, we are required to have all our applicants pass a Background Check, Physical, and TB test.

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Please contact our HR department to submit an application. Phone: 714-971-6821 Email: Careers@RowntreeGardens.org