Casa Azul Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation offers a unique and exciting opportunity to provide world-class care to our residents. Our high acuity facility includes a large Vent Unit, In-House Dialysis, and Onsite Therapy and Rehab services. We are passionate about continuing our tradition of providing high-quality care and helping our residents achieve their best quality of life. To accomplish this, we are seeking a qualified and dedicated Activities Assistant to join our team and make a positive impact and help enrich the lives of our residents, making every day vibrant with beautiful smiles and tender care.

The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the operations of the activities department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as directed by the Activity Director.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed.
• Ensure that activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and indicate the resident’s response to the service.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Activity Director as required.
• Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility as appointed.
• Facilitate activities as directed by the Activity Director (i.e., setting up necessary equipment and supplies, escorting residents to and from activities area and providing instruction).
• Supervise and assist residents engaged in scheduled activities as necessary.
• Make routine visits to in-room residents and assist them by writing letters, running errands, making appointments and providing assistance with crafts, projects, etc., as necessary.
• Observe and document resident attendance, mood, behavior and degree of involvement in facility activities.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain activities information.
• Involve the resident/family in planning activity programs when possible.
• Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary.
• Assist in making appointments for the resident as requested.
• Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties and providing games/activities for residents.
• Assist with arranging transportation for activities trips when necessary.
• Others as deemed necessary and appropriate or as directed by the Activity Director.
• Assist in developing activities-related interventions in resident care plans as appropriate.
• Encourage the resident/family to participate in the development and review of his/her plan of care.
• Follow the care plan in providing daily activities for the resident.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.
• Assist in developing volunteer activities assignments.
• Participate in Life Safety Code and emergency preparedness and response drills.
• Follow facility infection prevention and control practices at all times.
• Assist in preparing activities rooms/areas for scheduled activity programs.
• Assist in cleaning up activities areas after completing activity functions.
• Attend and participate in facility in-service training programs as instructed.

Experience/Education

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Highly prefer a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Plans
• Paid Time off
• Sick Time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Resident Activities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CNA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Katy, TX 77494 (Required)

Work Location: In person