Activities Assistant

Yorkview-Nursing-and-Reha; Spring Garden Township (York County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug

Dental Vision Care

Telemedicine Program

Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance & Short‑

Job summary

Yorkview Nursing and Rehab in York, PA is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our skilled facility. You will conduct activities for residents under the guidance of the Director of Activities, ensuring engagement and well-being.

The role includes assisting residents with daily living tasks, keeping attendance and progress records, and supporting a variety of programs such as crafts, newsletters, and events. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior long-term care or elderly/disabled care experience desirable.
• Available to work every other weekend and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct activities for residents under the direction of the Activities Director.
• Assist residents to accomplish daily living tasks and personal activities.
• Maintain records of residents' progress and activity attendance.
• Assist with craft supplies, materials and equipment for activities, and supervise residents during crafts.
• Escort residents to activity programs and help with newsletter preparation and announcements.
• Support residents in using their potential and encourage participation in crafts and activities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Yorkview Nursing and Rehab is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our skilled nursing facility in York, PA!

You would conduct activities for residents, under the direction of the Director of Activities.

Shift(s) Available:

• Full Time - Days/Evenings/Weekends

Responsibilities:

The Activities Assistant is responsible for ensuring that the emotional, recreational, and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.

• Assists residents to accomplish 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 P.A. system.

• Directs or carries out a program of activities which 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:

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred.

• Previous long-term care or experience working with the elderly or disabled is desirable

• Available to work every other weekend and holidays

Benefits:

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care,

• Telemedicine Program,

• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance,

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability,

• 401(k) Savings Plan,

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP),

• Planned Time-Off (vacation, personal, and sick).

• Dailypay: The ability to freely view your paycheck as it accrues daily, with the option to withdraw it daily for nominal fee

*New* Now offering 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.