Activities Leader
Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our residents? As a Full Time Activities Assistant at Palolo Chinese Home, you will have the chance to bring joy and purpose to our senior community on a daily basis. Working alongside our dedicated team you will assist in planning and implementing a wide range of engaging activities and events. Imagine the satisfaction of seeing smiles on our residents' faces as they participate in meaningful activities that promote socialization, physical fitness, and cognitive stimulation.
You will have the opportunity to develop creative and innovative programs that cater to the unique interests and preferences of our residents. This position is located at our beautiful onsite facility, offering you the chance to make a positive impact in a nurturing environment. Starting pay for this role is $16.00 per hour, providing a competitive compensation package for your valuable contributions. You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Referral Bonus, Public Student Loan Forgiveness, Discounted Employee Meals, and Free On-Site Parking. We also offer a company paid Nursing Aide Training opportunity for those interested in getting a Nurse Aide Certificate. Join our team and be a part of our mission to enhance the lives of our senior community!
Your day as an Activities Assistant
As a Full Time Activities Assistant at Palolo Chinese Home, your role will be to actively engage our residents and participants in activities of interest, fostering a sense of joy, purpose, and socialization within our senior community. In addition to leading and assisting group activities, you will also provide personal care to participants, including assistance with eating, dressing, grooming, and transferring. This important aspect of your role will be conducted under the supervision of another CNA, or supervisor, ensuring the safety and well-being of our participants. By effectively carrying out these responsibilities, you will contribute to creating a nurturing and engaging environment for our residents, promoting their overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Are you a good fit for this Activities Assistant job?
To be successful in the role of Full Time Activities Assistant at Palolo Chinese Home, you will need to possess a range of skills and qualifications. You should have some experience and/or knowledge of activities appropriate in a geriatric setting, as well as a basic understanding of and the ability to work with ill, aged, frail, and/or disabled residents. The ability to lead activities and work effectively with individual residents and groups is crucial.
You should demonstrate flexibility, patience, a cheerful disposition, tact, and enthusiasm when interacting with residents. Strong communication skills are essential, as you must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English to facilitate proper communication with others. Caring for the aged and disabled requires providing physical and emotional support, so empathy, compassion, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism are important.
You should also demonstrate autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in carrying out your job responsibilities. Requirements for this position include a high school diploma or equivalent, and current CPR and First Aid certification. If you are interested in obtaining a Nurse Aide Certificate we offer the opportunity to obtain on through us.