Program Assistant

Join the team at Ridgeway Post Acute!

Job Opportunity: Activities Assistant

Location: Ridgeway Post Acute - 523 Hayes Lane, Petaluma, CA 94952

Starting Pay: $20/hour

Schedule: Part-Time (2 days per week, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

Are you creative, compassionate, and ready to make a difference in the lives of others? Ridgeway Post Acute is looking for an enthusiastic Program Assistant/Activities Assistant to help support our Activities Director in planning and delivering meaningful, engaging programs for our residents.

Why Ridgeway Post Acute?

• Supportive leadership and a fun, collaborative team.

• Opportunities to grow in therapeutic recreation or long-term care.

• Convenient Petaluma location and warm, resident-focused culture.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, outgoing personality with strong communication skills.

• Dependable and organized, with a love for working with seniors.

• Experience in a skilled nursing or senior living environment preferred, but not required.

• Creativity, teamwork, and flexibility are a must!

What You'll Do

The primary purpose of the Program Assistant/Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program. This must be done in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.

Essential Duties

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

• Assist in providing good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interest of the residents, community and facility are met to the extent possible.

• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.

• Assist in development of monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.

• Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies as requested by Activities Director.

• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.

• Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary including, but not limited to, resident outings, to/from appointments, or for discharge.

• Assists in developing a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.

• Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading Provide materials as necessary including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate.

• Assist with assessment documentation, quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activity Director.

• Keep Activity Department clean, orderly and secured. Supervisory Requirements This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Assist with planning, organizing, and leading daily recreational and therapeutic activities.

• Encourage resident participation and help adapt activities for individual needs.

• Support special events, outings, and holiday celebrations.

• Document attendance and engagement per facility guidelines.

• Bring positive energy and help foster a joyful, inclusive environment.

Join our Ridgeway family and help us bring smiles, purpose, and connection to our residents every day.

Apply today and start a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference!