Activities Assistant

Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center in Salem, VA is seeking a high energy Activities Professional to assist in coordinating and implementing recreational activities for patients. The role supports an active Activities Department, leads group activities, and contributes to patient assessments and care plans under the direction of the Activities Director.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree (or two years of relevant state-approved training), with certification by NCAP or enrollment

Qualifications

• Associate degree (2 years) in a relevant field or equivalent qualification.
• Certification by the National Council for Activity Professionals is required or expected.
• Completion/enrollment in a state-approved activities training course is required or preferred.
• A four-year college degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, conducting, and evaluating scheduled activities within the Activities Department.
• Lead group activities, maintain attendance records, and collect oral histories.
• Complete patient assessments, progress notes, and care plans as directed by the Activities Director.

Education

Associate degree (2 years)

Certification by the National Council for Activity Professionals

State-approved activities training course

Four-year college degree (Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Activities Professional)

Job description

Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center in Salem, VA is seeking a high energy Activities Professional who will assist in the coordination and implementation of recreational activities for the patients of our health and rehabilitation facility. Our team members have the opportunity to do meaningful work, and the opportunity to put a personal touch on improving the lives of others. They experience the daily joy of enriching the lives of others, while building genuine relationships with patients and their families. Become part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team of professionals who share their positive attitudes and compassionate heart with every patient, family, and co-worker.

The Activities Assistant assists in the planning, conducting, and evaluating of scheduled activities within a very successful Activities Department. Additional job duties include leading group activities, maintaining attendance records, collecting oral histories, and completing patient assessments, progress notes, and care plans as directed by the Activities Director.

Minimum Requirement: An associate degreed (2 years) individual who qualifies as an Activities professional via (1) two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program, (2) certification by the National Council for Activity Professionals, (3) completion of a state-approved activities training course, or (4) immediately upon hire enrollment in a state-approved activities training course.

Preferred Requirement: A four-year college degreed individual who is qualified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Activities Professional.

Our Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well-being is important, and we value it.
• Paid Time off, because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you.
• A 401K retirement plan. You are our company's future; let us help you take care of yours!