Activities Assistant

Certus Healthcare- Forest Hill; St. Clairsville (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company matching

Referral programs

Employee Discount Program

Employee Engagement Incentives

Company Giveaways

Early Pay via OnShift Wallet

Longevity Program

Free Continuing Education

No cost Flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Job summary

Forest Hill Healthcare & Rehabilitation is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents with engaging recreation and arts activities. You will help plan and lead programs that align with residents' hobbies and interests, fostering expression and movement through creativity in a compassionate environment.

The role offers a Part Time schedule (three 8-hour shifts weekly) with every-other-weekend rotation, a starting wage of $13.25 per hour, and benefits including 401K, referral programs,

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an activity related or customer service focused position.
• Strong skills in communication.
• Experience with leading a group.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.
• A Degree or education in Recreation, Recreational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Teaching, or Arts is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Complete daily activities as listed on our community calendar.
• Interact with residents to encourage engagement in ongoing activities in the community.
• Assist the Activities Director in preparing and leading activities in the community.
• Assist with documentation of participation in offered activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Group leadership

Education

Degree in Recreation or related field

Job description

• Job Category Activities Assistant, Recreation, Recreation Aide
• Industry Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care, Rehabilitation
• Employee Type Part Time

• Email [e-mail]

Company Overview

Forest Hill Healthcare & Rehabilitation, a Certus Healthcare community, located in the small town of St. Clairsville, Ohio provides short term, long term and specialized services to individuals needing Skilled Nursing services and rehabilitation. Forest Hill Healthcare & Rehabilitation is on a campus of healthcare communities that allows for residents to remain in the same location as their needs change. This small-town community focuses on providing quality care and dedicated service by striving to be better and different every day. Our mission is to treat every resident like family, ensuring a personalized environment that fosters healing and growth.

Summary

We are seeking someone who is looking for an opportunity to impact the lives of those living at Forest Hill Healthcare & Rehabilitation through recreation, arts and crafts, conversation, and interaction. In this role, you will provide opportunities to our residents focused on current and past hobbies, opportunities to explore new experiences and enjoy focused activities on expression and movement through creativity!

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start or continue their career in a dedicated and compassionate environment. Our team is dedicated to providing the best quality care for the residents at our community.

This position has a starting pay rate of $13.25 an hour

The typical schedule for this opportunity is Part Time including Three (3) 8-hour shifts a week. The standard schedule for this position includes an every other weekend rotation as well as the potential to have to work some later shifts depending on scheduled activities and events within the community. Specific schedules available Week 1- Sunday Wednesday Thursday Week 2- Monday Friday Saturday

Part Time Benefits include but are not limited to:

• 401K with company matching starting after 90 days
• Referral programs earning up to $2000 per referral; unlimited referrals!
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Engagement Incentives
• Company Giveaways
• Early Pay via OnShift Wallet (for hourly roles)
• Longevity Program
• Learning Management system including FREE Continuing Education for multiple certifications and licensures.
• No cost Flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Responsibilities

• Complete daily activities as listed on our community calendar
• Interact with residents to encourage engagement in ongoing activities in the community
• Assist the Activities Director in preparing and leading activities in the community
• Assist with documentation of participation in offered activities

Requirements

• Prior experience in an activity related or customer service focused position
• Strong skills in communication
• Experience with leading a group of people
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.
• A Degree or education in Recreation, Recreational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Teaching, or Arts is a plus!