Activities Assistant

Neffsville Nursing and Rehab; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug

Dental and Vision Care

Telemedicine Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits

Planned Time-Off (vacation, personal,?

Job summary

Neffsville Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lancaster, PA, is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our skilled nursing facility. The role includes assisting residents with daily activities, supporting program delivery, and helping with newsletters, crafts, and events.

Starting at $12.00 per hour, with full-time hours 12 pm–8:30 pm and part-time options. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (preferred), plus experience with older adults or disabled individuals is desirable.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living and independent tasks (e.g., writing letters, making phone calls, voting registration).
• Assist with recording residents' progress and attendance.
• Support with activity programs, newsletters, fundraising, and daily announcements.
• Direct or implement activity programs to provide entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and social needs.
• Provide craft materials and supervise activities for residents.
• Encourage residents to engage in crafts and creative activities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

Starting at $12.00 per hour.

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

Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.