The Activities Lead directs the day-to-day activity program for the Skilled Nursing Facility and serves as the working lead for Activities Coordinator(s)/Aide(s) and volunteers. The program offers individual, small group and large group activities that meet the spiritual, cultural, physical, intellectual and social needs of residents, both inside the facility and in the community.
The Activities Lead schedules and leads activities, monitors and evaluates resident response, and revises the program as needed so it meets each resident’s assessed needs. The position completes the activities component of the comprehensive assessment (MDS) and contributes individualized goals and approaches to each resident’s care plan, matched to their skills, abilities, interests and preferences. The position ensures the program complies with federal and state regulations (CMS, California Title 22 and survey requirements).
We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.
Compensation for Benefited, Full-Time Pay Scale
- Base Rate without CNA: $26.68–$38.04 per hour (or $55,494.40 – $79,121.74 annually)
- Base Rate with CNA: $28.26 - $40.29 per hour (or $58,780.80 - $83,807.37 annually)
- Base rate with OTA: $38.85 - $55.39 per hour (or $80,808.00 - $ 155.212.89 annually)
- Starting pay is determined using our non-clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.
- Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay
Education Required
- The Activities Lead shall meet one of the following requirements:
- Possess two (2) years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, one (1) year of which was full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting, or,
- Have current certification as an occupational therapist (OT), art therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, recreation therapist or occupational therapy assistant (OTA), or,
- Have satisfactorily completed at least thirty-six (36) hours of training in a course designed specifically for this position and approved by the Department or is willing to complete this training within three months from date of hire. The incumbent meeting this criteria shall receive regular consultation from an occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant or recreation therapist who has at least one (1) year of experience in a health care setting.
- Current BLS First Aid/CPR certification, approved by AHA, or willing to obtain within three months from date of hire.
- Current, valid driver’s license (for transporting residents on outings).
- Obtain CA Certified Nursing Assistant license within six (6) months of hire.
Experience Preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting.
- Experience leading or directing a resident activities program.
- Experience in therapeutic group facilitation, including residents with dementia.
- Experience guiding or scheduling other staff or volunteers.
- Point Click Care Software
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Federal and state regulations for activities programs in skilled nursing facilities (CMS and California Title 22)
- Principles of therapeutic recreation and group facilitation
- Aging process, dementia, mental health conditions and common conditions affecting elderly and disabled residents, and their effect on participation and safety
- Psychosocial needs and quality-of-life standards for long-term care residents
- Assessment and care planning processes, including the activities sections of the MDS
Benefits for Eligible Employees
The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
- PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
- Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
- Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring:
- A 3% employer contribution
- An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
- $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
- Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
- Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
- Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement
On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee’s total compensation package.
Perks Available to Employees
- Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
- Available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year
- An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
- Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
- Competitive compensation
- The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
- Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
- Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays
Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!
