Activities Assistant

Chestnut Knoll Residential Care and Memory Care; Boyertown (Berks County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health/Dental/Life/Short-term Disabled

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Chestnut Knoll Residential Care and Memory Care in Boyertown, PA seeks an activities assistant passionate about memory care. You’ll help plan and provide a variety of activities that support residents’ mental, physical, spiritual, and social needs, while collaborating with a dynamic, compassionate team.

You’ll also help expand volunteer programs, arrange transportation for activities, and contribute to a positive community atmosphere for residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• The ability to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily.
• Creativity and motivational skills are needed.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Certificates/ Licenses: A valid driver’s license in the state of work is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and providing a variety of active and passive, group and individual activities which enhance the mental, physical, spiritual, and social needs of residents through assessments, allowing them to play an active role in the community.
• Assist with maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs.
• Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.

Skills

passion for helping seniors

positive atmosphere

effective English communication

availability every other weekend

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Looking for someone who loves helping with activities with memory care residents**

If you would like to work in a positive environment and use your talents and experience to make a difference in the lives of seniors, we'd like to hear from you! At our community, you will be part of a dynamic and talented team dedicated to the highest standards of excellence and quality of care. You’ll also be supported by an industry leading organization that is committed to quality services and treating people with dignity and respect.

Job Requirements

• A passion for helping seniors
• A desire to contribute to a positive atmosphere in the community for residents, family & friends, and all team members
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; both oral and written
• Ability to work every other weekend

Job Responsibilities Include

• Assist with planning and providing a variety of active and passive, group and individual activities which enhance the mental, physical, spiritual, and social needs of residents through assessments, allowing them to play an active role in the community
• Assist with maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs
• Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities

Qualifications

• The ability to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily
• Creativity and motivational skills necessary
• High school diploma or GED
• Certificates/ Licenses: A valid driver’s license in the state of work is required

Benefits

In addition to a positive work environment we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including Paid Time Off, Health/Dental/Life/Short-term Disability, 401(k) with employer matching contribution for full-time employees.

Come and make a difference in the lives of seniors!

EOE and Drug Free Work Environment. We look forward to hearing from you!