Job Opportunity: Activities Assistant
Location: Ridgeway Post Acute – 523 Hayes Lane, Petaluma, CA 94952
Starting Pay: $20/hour
Schedule:

• Part-Time: Monday & Tuesday

• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Bring joy and purpose to every day!

Ridgeway Post Acute is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with seniors and making a difference through creative, engaging activities.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Friendly and supportive team environment

• Opportunity to make a real impact in residents’ lives

Essential Duties

• Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities.

• 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 Director.

• 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 Director.

• Keep Activity Department clean, orderly and secured.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience in a healthcare, recreational, or social setting preferred (but not required).

• Friendly, compassionate, and patient personality.

• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

• Ability to be flexible and creative in a dynamic environment.

If you’re passionate about bringing joy and purpose to others, apply today to join the Ridgeway Post Acute team!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.