Activities Associate, Skilled Nursing Facility, Per Diem, Day Shift

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary:

Assists activities directors by planning, organizing, developing and implementing daily therapeutic activity programs to meet individual patient needs and interests. Adheres with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long-term care and assisted living facilities.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License (DL) and must be at least 21 yrs of age or older: Required

Essential Functions:

• Assists in developing, maintaining, evaluating and directing activity programs. Participates in community planning related to facility interests, family and resident needs. Coordinates activities with other departments, as necessary.
• Assists with developing volunteer activity assignments, makes routine resident visits and assists with crafts and projects, as necessary. Assists in-room residents by visiting, writing letters, running errands and making appointments.
• Involves residents and family in planning facilities, as necessary. Provides residents with daily activities. Recommends equipment and supply needs for the department, as needed.
• Serves on, participates in and attends various facility committees, as appointed. Assists with activity care plan and assessment scheduling. Observes resident attendance, mood, behavior and degree of involvement.
• Assists by arranging transportation, as necessary. Performs administrative requirements, including form and report completion. Assists with admission, discharge and other documentation. Drives the company vehicle for resident outings or appointments and accompanies residents on trips outside of the community.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.