Activities Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Telemedicine

FSAs

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Neffsville Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lancaster, PA is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our skilled nursing facility. You will conduct activities for residents under the direction of the Director of Activities and help meet emotional, recreational, and social needs.

This is a full-time position with a 12:00 PM–8:30 PM shift and a part-time option. Starting pay is $12.00 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engage residents in activities to meet emotional, recreational, and social needs under the Director of Activities.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and attend to activity attendance records.
• Support craft and program activities, assist with event planning, and help with announcements and newsletters.

Skills

High school diploma/ GED

Elderly care experience

18+

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.