Activities Aide

Sprenger Wellspring Silver Maple; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with company paidlife

Dental, Vision and Voluntary benefits

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunity for professional growth

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Sprenger Health Care is seeking an activities coordinator within SHC of Bluffton, SC. The role focuses on facilitating group programs, transporting residents to activities, and leading recreation initiatives to enhance residents' well-being.

Requires a high school diploma with 2+ years in patient activities or a relevant college degree, plus a valid driver’s license. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered at this community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 2+ years in a patient activities program in health care; OR college degree in Recreation, Gerontology, Nursing Home Administration, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Occupational Therapy Assistant with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group programs as assigned in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist in transporting residents to and from activities.
• Assist with planning and leadership of recreation programs.
• Promote facility programs to residents, staff, family and volunteers.

Skills

Group program facilitation

Resident transport assistance

Activity coordination

Communication with families

Education

Recreation/Gerontology/Nursing Home Administration/ Nursing/ Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: SHC of Bluffton - Okatie, SC 29909, Full-time, Part-time or PRN positions available.

Sprenger Health Care is a third generation, leading developer, owner and operator of senior living communities and services in Ohio and South Carolina. Through our 12-nursing home, 10 assisted living, and 8 independent living communities encompassing nearly 2,000 beds, we provide exceptional health care services, including; long-term nursing care, assisted and independent living, memory care, hospice, home care, respite care, and short-term post-acute rehabilitation. For more information about Sprenger Health Care, please visit www.sprengerhealthcare.com.

Qualifications

High School diploma and 2 plus years of experience in a patient activities program in a health care setting; OR has college degree in or actively working toward a degree in Recreation, Gerontology, Nursing Home Administration, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Occupational Therapy Assistant with a valid driver’s license.

Essential Job Functions

• Facilitate group programs as assigned in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist in transporting residents to and from activities.
• Assist with planning and leadership of recreation programs.
• Promote facility programs to residents, staff, family and volunteers.

The position offers a competitive wage based on experience, and many other benefits including

• Health insurance with company paid life insurance
• Dental, Vision and Voluntary benefits
• 401k with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay

Come join a team with many years of employment longevity and a chance to grow your career from within. We can’t wait to meet you!