Activities Assistant

Asbury Communities, Inc.; Pen Argyl (Northampton County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with match

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Asbury Communities, Inc. is seeking an Activities Assistant to lead lifestyle enrichment for residents.

The role supports well-being through planned activities, flexible scheduling, and engagement across physical, social, emotional, vocational, intellectual, environmental, and spiritual domains. Responsibilities include organizing enrichment activities, updating care plans, and collaborating with staff to deliver group and self-directed programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Minimum one year of Activities preferred.
• Professional experience with geriatric residents in a Personal Care Home preferred.
• Background or experience as a musician, artist, or other creative professional is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees residents engaged in scheduled enrichment to promote the physical, social, vocational, emotional and intellectual aspects of residents.
• Ensures that all activity care plans are used as tools in providing daily Lifestyle Enrichment for the residents.
• Assists the Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator with the development and execution of the activity calendars with flexible scheduling for coverage, to include evening and weekend hours as assigned.
• Provides on-going Lifestyle Enrichment (group and self-directed).

Skills

Geriatric care awareness

Creativity background

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency

Job description

Company Description

Today is a new day. At Asbury we’re filling it with more laughter, more possibilities, more ways to give back, all backed by support for whatever life brings your way. We are an organization with a mindset to help others, a place where seniors continue to teach, learn, and grow.

For the ninth year in a row, Asbury has earned the Great Place to Work® designation — a reflection of our people-first culture and the trust our team members place in us. We don’t just hear employee feedback — we act on it.

Schedule & Compensation

• Two days during the week and every other weekend
• up to 24 hours weekly/ 48 hours biweekly
• 9am-5:30pm
• $15.50/hour

Job Description

The Activites Assistant is responsible for facilitating Well-being and recreational Lifestyle Enrichment as assigned in treatment plans or activity schedule as directed by the Well-Being Director. Possess the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age specific needs of the resident. Promotes environment that supports all aspects of Well-Being; physical, social, emotional, vocational, intellectual, environmental, and spiritual. The Lifestyle Enrichment Professional assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of the facility.

• Oversees residents engaged in scheduled enrichment to promote the physical, social, vocational, emotional and intellectual aspects of residents.
• Ensures that all activity care plans are used as tools in providing daily Lifestyle Enrichment for the residents.
• Assists the Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator with the development and execution of the activity calendars with flexible scheduling for coverage, to include evening and weekend hours as assigned.
• Provides on-going Lifestyle Enrichment (group and self-directed).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Minimum one year of Activities preferred
• Professional experience with geriatric residents in a Personal Care Home preferred.
• Background or experience as a musician, artist, or other creative professional is a plus, as these skills can enhance resident engagement and support meaningful lifestyle enrichment programming.

Additional Information

Depending upon the status of the position, Asbury offers generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401K with match; PTO and paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.