Activities Assistant

Seton Manor, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-term care facility in Pennsylvania seeks a dedicated Recreational Therapist to enhance the quality of life for seniors through diverse activity programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recreation and long-term care, showcasing creativity and compassionate care. Successful applicants will enjoy a flexible schedule that values career advancement and team-oriented outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in recreation with long-term care experience preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks in skilled nursing.
• Possess a passion for impactful interactions with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Helps residents maintain their highest level of functioning through appropriate activity programs.
• Supervise and lead activities ensuring resident participation.
• Attend resident Care Plan Meetings and contribute towards Quality Assurance programs.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Creativity

Compassion

Patience

Education

Experience in recreation

Long-term care experience preferred

Job description

Full-Time/ Per Diem/As Needed Schedule

• Provides a flexible schedule to college students and parents!

• Must be able to work evenings and weekend shifts

We are a long term-care facility offering short term rehabilitative services and long-term nursing care. Our ultimate goal is to choose associates that embody our mission to provide exemplary customer service and top-quality care. We are committed to team-oriented outcomes and embrace a person-centered care approach to ensure quality of life. Just one way we show value and respect to our employees by offering opportunities for career advancement and promotion from within.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Helps resident maintain their highest level of functioning by presenting appropriate activity programs according to resident’s physical capacity, cognitive ability and interest

• Invites and encourages resident participation and assists in transporting

• Accompanies residents outside facility to participate in community events

• Create decorations, up set necessary equipment, create various crafts, and award pries

• Assist in planning, layout and distribution of monthly activity calendar

• Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties and providing games/activities for residents

• Supervise and lead activities as necessary

• Create decorations, setup necessary equipment, create various crafts, and award pries

• Attend and contribute to resident Care Plan Meetings

• Participate in Quality Assurance programs and facility committees/programs

The most successful candidates

• Must have experience in recreation with long-term care experience being preferred

• Ability to perform physical tasks required in skilled nursing

• Possess a passion for working with and having impactful interactions with seniors

• Are creative, compassionate, patient, and willing to go the extra mile

• Have effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

• Have experience in long-term care or physical rehabilitative setting

• Possess a positive attitude

• Treat each resident with care, compassion, dignity, and respect

• Embrace our person-centered care approach to meet each resident’s needs and preferences

Imperial Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.