Activities Assistant

Miller's Health Systems; Solomons (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Recreation Coordinator to enhance residents' wellness through engaging programs that meet their individual needs. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in recreation or activities, ideally within a healthcare setting. This role emphasizes promoting resident independence and functionality, with opportunities to build community partnerships.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K with match

PTO and paid holidays

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in recreation or activities, preferably in healthcare.
• Ability to promote wellness in various components.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident engagement in wellness programming.
• Assist in developing and coordinating activities.
• Direct individualized therapy programs.

Skills

Engagement in programming

Relationships with community groups

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

• Ensures that each resident has opportunities to be engaged in programming that meets their needs and embraces all components of wellness: physical, spiritual, vocational, emotional, social and intellectual.
• Promotes the highest level of functionality and independence that residents can achieve and maintain. Works with the interdisciplinary team in skilled nursing and assisted living to determine what these levels are and how to best approach these goals.
• Assists in the development, implementation and coordination of a calendar of activities in accordance with the needs, interests and capabilities of residents as determined by discussion with residents and team members.
• Creates and establishes positive relationships with entertainers, churches and community groups in order to provide education and promote public relationships.
• Directs individualized therapy programs for residents in goal planning and support/care plan meetings to set standards for resident participation and evaluate progress.
• Uses current techniques in validation, re-motivation, reality orientation and Montessori approaches as dictated by client situation and safety.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 1+ year(s) experience working in recreation or activities, preferably in a health care facility.

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.