Activities Assistant

Westgate Hills Rehab; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Westgate Hills Rehab in Havertown, PA is seeking a passionate Activities Assistant to join our recreation team. You will plan, implement, and evaluate programs addressing social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual well-being of residents, creating engaging experiences each day.

If you enjoy teamwork and making a difference, apply today. Responsibilities include coordinating activities, collaborating with other departments, and documenting resident progress to support quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Ability to lift, transfer, or move residents and equipment as needed.

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

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility/Adaptability

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