Kern River Transitional Care Center
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Pay: Starting at $17.08 per hour
Schedule: Part-Time
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

The primary purpose of the Activities Assistant is to support the Activities Director in delivering a creative, engaging, and resident-centered activities program. This role ensures activities are provided in accordance with federal, state, local, and corporate regulations to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and psychosocial needs and interests of each resident based on comprehensive assessments.

• Participate in planning and conducting individual, small group, and large group activities

• Assist in developing and maintaining monthly activity calendars and attendance records

• Encourage resident participation in group and self-initiated activities such as crafts, games, hobbies, reading, and social events

• Provide appropriate materials and accommodations, including large-print, audio, or Braille materials when applicable

• Assist with resident assessments, care plans, discharge planning, and quarterly progress notes as assigned

• Coordinate resident outings and assist with transportation for activities, appointments, and discharges as needed

• Support in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents

• Participate in community planning related to resident interests and facility engagement

• Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee with action plans as requested by the Activities Director

• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure Activities Department

• Promote positive communication with residents, families, staff, community agencies, and visitors

• Follow all safety, infection control, and confidentiality policies

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• One (1) year of experience in a long-term care or healthcare setting preferred

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures and policy manuals

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply basic math concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems

• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions

Certificates / Licenses

• None required

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, and pulling

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, or climbing

• Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling

• Visual requirements include close, distance, peripheral, color, and depth perception

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

• Skilled nursing and activity-based environment

• Noise level typically low to moderate

• Reasonable accommodations available as needed

This job description does not limit management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

Kern River Transitional Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.