Activities Assistant
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$18 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Part-time |
| Location | Orwigsburg, PA 17961 Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania open_in_new |
About this job
Job Description
Must be able to work evenings and weekend shifts
We are a long term-care facility offering short term rehabilitative services and long-term nursing care. Our ultimate goal is to choose associates that embody our mission to provide exemplary customer service and top-quality care. We are committed to team-oriented outcomes and embrace a person-centered care approach to ensure quality of life. Just one way we show value and respect to our employees by offering opportunities for career advancement and promotion from within.
Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesHelps resident maintain their highest level of functioning by presenting appropriate activity programs according to resident’s physical capacity, cognitive ability and interest
Invites and encourages resident participation and assists in transporting
Accompanies residents outside facility to participate in community events
Create decorations, up set necessary equipment, create various crafts, and award pries
Assist in planning, layout and distribution of monthly activity calendar
Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties and providing games/activities for residents
Supervise and lead activities as necessary
Create decorations, setup necessary equipment, create various crafts, and award pries
Attend and contribute to resident Care Plan Meetings
Participate in Quality Assurance programs and facility committees/programs
Must have experience in recreation with long-term care experience being preferred
Ability to perform physical tasks required in skilled nursing
Possess a passion for working with and having impactful interactions with seniors
Are creative, compassionate, patient, and willing to go the extra mile
Have effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Have experience in long-term care or physical rehabilitative setting
Possess a positive attitude
Treat each resident with care, compassion, dignity, and respect
Embrace our person-centered care approach to meet each resident’s needs and preferences
Imperial Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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