Activities Assistant

About the role

Kin On is seeking an Activities Assistant who will report directly to the Life Enrichment Director. The role involves assisting the Life Enrichment Director to plan, organize, review, and deliver quality programs for residents to support their recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social wellness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility-wide events and volunteer services.
• Possess the ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with families, residents, the community, administration, and outside services.
• Encourage and motivate residents to participate in daily activities, including exercise, sensory stimulation (games), special programs, and spiritual support.
• Escort/assist residents to and from activities.
• Encourage participation and engage residents in small and large group settings.
• Make regular room visits to residents uninterested or unable to participate in group activities.
• Lead or assist with group, and one-on-one, physical, social, religious, cultural, recreational, emotional, and exercise activities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in arts/crafts/music and encourage resident participation in activities, documenting outcomes when required.
• Review goals and progress notes, complete admission interview notes, daily progress notes, quarterly care plan/MDS/activities - quarterly/annual participation review, and all required documents as assigned.
• Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
• Post daily resident attendance records and maintain documentation as required by State and Federal regulations.
• Follow resident care plans in providing daily activities for the resident.
• Support the facility's compliance with all state, local, and federal regulations, HIPPA, OSHA, Fire code, and Resident’s Bill of Rights at all times.
• Handle all forms of resident Protected Health Information (PHI) in a confidential, private, and secure manner.
• Perform all duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• English written and verbal ability is a must.
• Verbal language skills in Mandarin/Cantonese/Toishanese dialects/Vietnamese will be a plus.
• A positive team player and love working with seniors, and leading life-enrichment activities.
• Able to work independently and follow scheduled plans.
• Relate positively and always treat residents with respect and dignity.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments.
• Be creative in planning and executing of activities.
• A high school or GED equivalent is preferred.
• An A.A. degree is preferred.
• Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or senior care facilities experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $21.30/hour - $23.00/hour
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans (Full time eligible)
• Life insurance (Full time eligible)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 7 days paid holidays are included in paid vacations
• Paid vacations: 2.62 hours for every 40 hours worked (Full time eligible)
• Paid sick leave: 1.24 hours for every 40 hours worked
• Discounts on meals
• Free parking