Activities Assistant

Westgate-Hills-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center; Havertown (Delaware County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Westgate Hills Rehab in Havertown, PA is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our recreation team. You will help plan, implement, and evaluate activities that support residents’ social, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

You’ll interview residents and families, coordinate programs with other departments, arrange transportation for field trips, and assist with quality assurance and charting progress.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift, transfer, or move residents and equipment as needed
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and evaluate recreation programs for residents
• Coordinate activities with other departments and adapt to resident needs
• Interview residents and families to gather input for plans
• Arrange transportation for field trips and assist with in-room resident support
• Contribute to quality assurance and document progress notes

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mobility to assist residents

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities Assistant

Job Location: Havertown, Pennsylvania

Company: Westgate Hills

Job Summary

Westgate Hills Rehab in Havertown, PA is seeking a passionate and dedicated Activities Assistant to join our team! As a key member of our recreation department, you will play a vital role in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs for our residents. If you're looking for a fulfilling career that makes a difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs, including observing resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement
• Participate in community planning, discharge planning, and development of recreation care plans and resident assessments
• Interview residents and family members to obtain recreation information and involve them in planning recreation programs
• Coordinate activities with other departments and keep abreast of economic conditions to recommend adjustments in recreation programs
• Assist in developing and implementing a quality assurance program for the recreation department and participate in facility surveys as necessary
• Ensure that all charted recreation progress notes are informative and descriptive of services provided and indicate resident response to services
• Arrange transportation for field trips and assist with in-room residents as needed

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing circumstances
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift, transfer, or move residents and equipment as needed
• High school diploma or equivalent required

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunities for professional growth and development