Activities Assistant -Days (Some Evenings) -Great Benefits -8 Paid Holidays

Eastern Plumas Health Care is a small, non-profit, critical access hospital district, providing comprehensive medical services to Plumas County since 1971. We operate a 9 bed acute care hospital at our main Portola campus, which includes a 24 hour, physician staffed, emergency room and ambulance service. In addition, four primary care medical clinics and a dental clinic offer residents a full spectrum of health care services in the Graeagle, Loyalton, and Portola communities. There are also hospital-based Skilled Nursing Facilities in Portola and Loyalton.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and empathetic Activities Assistant to work with our Skilled Nursing Facilities (Portola and Loyalton) on a full time basis. The primary function of this position is to assist in the planning, implementation and carrying out of activities of the Skilled Nursing Facility residents.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide weekend and holiday coverage in Activities, and relief coverage in the absence of the Activity Coordinator. To also provide additional coverage for special events and outings.
• To implement fully the daily activity program as indicated on the activity calendar.
• To document in the individual residents charts the daily activities of each resident.
• Assist with outings and other activities as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• May be a C.N.A. but not required.
• High school graduate or equivalent
• An interest in and ability to work in a caring, patient manner with the elderly, prior patient care experience in an extended care facility or hospital is helpful.
• Must be able to work well with staff and to maintain a professional attitude.
• Must be able to reach and write accurately and relate information concisely.
• Dependability and maturity demonstrated by commitment to patient/ resident needs and by reliability to scheduled time.
• Must be able to physically assist with patient transfers and moving residents in wheel chairs.
• Must be able to lift Oxygen tanks and Wheelchairs with assistance during outings along with other physical duties that may be required.
• To be CPR certified within 6 months of hire.