Activities Assistant

Piney Forest Health & Rehabilitation Center; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Piney Forest Health & Rehabilitation Center in Danville, VA, seeks a high-energy Activities Professional to assist in coordinating and implementing recreational activities for patients. The role involves planning, conducting, and evaluating activities, leading groups, and maintaining records under the Activities Director.

Minimum requirements include an associate degree with two years in a social/recreational program (one year full-time in a therapeutic activities program), NCAP certification,

Qualifications

• Associate degree and two years in a social/recreational program within the last five years, with one year full-time in a therapeutic activities program.
• Certification by the National Council for Activity Professionals (NCAP).
• Completion of a state-approved activities training course or enrollment upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, conducting, and evaluating scheduled activities.
• Lead group activities and maintain attendance records.
• Collect oral histories and complete patient assessments, progress notes, and care plans as directed by the Activities Director.

Skills

Social/recreational program experience

NCAP certification

State-approved activities training

Enrollment in state-approved training

Education

Associate degree

Four-year college degree preferred

Job description

Piney Forest Health & Rehabilitation Center in Danville, Virginiais seeking a high energy Activities Professional who will assist in the coordination and implementation of recreational activities for the patients of our health and rehabilitation facility. Our team members have the opportunity to do meaningful work, and the opportunity to put a personal touch on improving the lives of others. They experience the daily joy of enriching the lives of others, while building genuine relationships with patients and their families. Become part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team of professionals who share their positive attitudes and compassionate heart with every patient, family, and co-worker.

The Activities Assistant assists in the planning, conducting, and evaluating of scheduled activities within a very successful Activities Department. Additional job duties include leading group activities, maintaining attendance records, collecting oral histories, and completing patient assessments, progress notes, and care plans as directed by the Activities Director.

Minimum Requirement: An associate degreed (2 years) individual who qualifies as an Activities professional via (1) two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program, (2) certification by the National Council for Activity Professionals, (3) completion of a state-approved activities training course, or (4) immediately upon hire enrollment in a state-approved activities training course.

Preferred Requirement: A four-year college degreed individual who is qualified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Activities Professional.

Our Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well-being is important, and we value it.
• Paid Time off, because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you.
• A 401K retirement plan. You are our company's future; let us help you take care of yours!