Lead Activities Aide - Skilled Nursing

Plans and implements a resident activities program that meets all regulatory standards. Coordinates all volunteer activities on the unit, while being able to complete projects independently in a timely manner. Works well with resident and resident families. Partners with different contacts to provide and organize social activities, musical or pet therapy requests, as well as the spiritual and religious desires.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at NorCal HealthConnect and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Upon hire: Background check.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• Must meet one of the following: 
  • 1 year activity experience within the past 5 years in a healthcare setting, Or
  • Be an Occupational Therapist, Art Therapist, Music Therapist, Dance Therapist, Recreation Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant, Or
  • Satisfactorily completed, or be enrolled in, at least 36 hours of training in a course designed specifically for this position and approved by the State of California (if this is the only requirement met then must regularly consult with Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant or Recreation Assistant who has at least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Upon hire: Activity Director Certification (ADC) through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals.
• Long term care experience.
• EHR experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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