ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT

Samaritan Health Services; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a Recreation Therapist for Samaritan Summit Village in the United States. The position is a full-time, 40-hour day shift role focused on improving residents’ quality of life through engaging activities and therapeutic recreation.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and experience in personal care skills. An associates degree in a related field is preferred or equivalent work experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have experience in personal care skills, body mechanics, behavior management.
• Associates degree in related field preferred or relevant equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreation therapy services to residents at Samaritan Summit Village.
• Promote activities that support physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Work with a variety of residents, ensuring safety and dignity in care.

Education

Associates degree preferred or relevant equivalent

Experience in personal care skills

Body mechanics

Behavior management

Willingness to work with diverse people

Understanding of elderly needs in long-term care

Creativity and cooperative spirit

Job description

Location:

Samaritan Summit Village

Department:

07.7261 SSV RECREATION THERAPY

Pay Range:

16.94 - 21.60

Care for our community, and your career.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Must have experience in personal care skills, body mechanics, behavior management

• Experience in a recreation setting preferred

• CPR certified

• Associates degree in related field preferred or relevant equivalent work experience.

• Must have a willingness and aptitude for working with a variety of people.

• Must have a basic understanding of the needs of the elderly and those in needs of long term care services.

• Demonstrates above average imagination, creativity, spirit of cooperation and friendly personality are required.

Samaritan is an Aff… Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Work Shift:

FLSA7DAY- 8 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Hours:

40

Samaritan is an Aff… Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.