Activities Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Westgate Hills Rehab in Havertown, PA is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan, implement, and evaluate recreation programs for residents. You will support the recreation department and work to enhance residents' social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, and physical capacity to assist with residents and equipment. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with residents.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and changing Circumstances.
• Physical capability to lift, transfer, or move residents and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs.
• 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 programs.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and monitor economic conditions to adjust programs.
• Assist in developing and implementing a quality assurance program for the recreation department.
• Ensure charted recreation progress notes accurately reflect services and resident responses.
• Arrange transportation for field trips and assist with in-room residents as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Physical ability

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