Activities Assistant

Neffsvillerehab; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Telemedicine

HSA

FSA

Group life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) savings

EAP

Daily pay

Education assistance

Job summary

Neffsville Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lancaster, PA seeks an Activities Assistant to oversee resident activities under the Activities Director. The role supports emotional, recreational, and social well-being and involves daily interaction with residents.

Starting at $12.00 per hour, with full-time 12 pm-8:30 pm shifts and part-time options. Benefits include a comprehensive package and education assistance where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with elderly or disabled desirable.
• Must be over 18 to apply.

Responsibilities

• Meet residents' emotional, recreational, and social needs on an individual basis.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (e.g., writing letters, making calls, voting registration).
• Assist with record keeping of residents' progress and activity attendance.
• Escort residents to activities, assist with mail delivery and announcements.
• Implement activities program as directed by the Activities Director.
• Provide craft supplies and supervise craft activities.
• Encourage residents to engage in crafts and creative activities.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Neffsville Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our skilled nursing facilityin Lancaster, PA!

The Activities Assistant would conduct activities for residents under the direction of the Director of Activities.

Starting at $12.00 per hour.

Shift: Full-Time 12 pm-8:30 pm |Part-time available

Responsibilities:

The Activities Assistant is responsible for ensuring that the emotional, recreational, and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.

• Assists residents in accomplishing normal activities of living, ex: writing letters, making phone calls, registering to vote, etc.
• Assists with record keeping of residents’ progress and activity attendance.
• Assist mail delivery, escorting residents to the activity programs, flower/plant care within the facility, pet/fish care, preparation of monthly newsletter, fund-raising efforts, and making morning announcements over the P.A. system.
• Directs or carries out a program of activities that will provide entertainment, inter-communication, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities to express creative talents and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs as planned by the Activities Director.
• Provides the resident with craft supplies, materials, and equipment and supervises patients during craft activities.
• Helps the residents to utilize their potential by encouraging them to work on crafts, paints, etc.

Qualifications:

• A graduate of an accredited high school or GED is preferred.
• Previous long-term care or experience working with the elderly or disabled is desirable
• Must be over 18 to apply

Benefits:

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care,
• Telemedicine Program,
• Flexible Spending Accounts,
• Health Savings Account,
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance,
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability,
• 401(k) Savings Plan,
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
• Commuter Benefits,
• Planned Time-Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick).
• Daily pay: The ability to freely view your paycheck as it accrues daily, with the option to withdraw it daily for a nominal fee.

*New* Now offering Education Assistance:

• Get up to $5,250 per year towards tuition* or
• Get up to $2,625 per year towards paying off a Non-Federal Nursing Student Loan!*

Benefits, as well as bonuses and variable compensation plans, are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.