Resident Activities Aide, Pinecrest Manor - 14110

Penn Highlands Healthcare; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in St. Marys is seeking an Activities Aide to supervise daily activities while catering to the residents' physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and an interest in working with elderly and disabled individuals. Competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision from the first month of employment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation based on experience

Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness

Professional Development

Supportive and Experienced Peers

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Company Paid Short & Long Term disability coverage

Company Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance

Flex Spending Account

25% discount on all services

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health & Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of body mechanics preferred.
• Ability to do craft projects and be creative in facility decorating preferred.
• Interest in working with elderly and disabled residents.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for carrying out daily activity schedules.
• Maintain the spiritual, psychosocial, and physical needs of the residents.

Skills

Knowledge of body mechanics

Creative craft projects

Interest in working with elderly and disabled residents

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Responsibilities

AS AN ACTIVITIES AIDE, you will be under the direct supervision of the Activity Coordinator and responsible for carrying out daily activity schedules while maintaining the spiritual, psychosocial, and physical needs of the residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Knowledge of body mechanics preferred


• Ability to do craft projects and be creative in facility decorating preferred


• Interest in working with elderly and disabled residents

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation based on experience


• Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness


• Professional Development


• Supportive and Experienced Peers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date


• Generous Paid Time Off


• 403(b) retirement plan with company match


• Company Paid Short & Long Term disability coverage


• Company Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance


• Flex Spending Account


• 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities


• PH Elk Cafeteria Discount


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Health & Wellness Programs