Activities Assistant

Ascension Health Alliance; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Living is seeking a dedicated Activity Recreation Therapist to join our team at Our Lady of Peace. This role involves conducting assessments and facilitating activity-based programs to support patient care. We offer a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including PTO, health insurance options, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term & short-term disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensure in BLS or Heart Saver AED required within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for treatment goals.
• Facilitate activity-related projects.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in treatment area.
• Perform clerical tasks as assigned.

Skills

Activity facilitation

Patient assessment

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Details

• Department: Activity Recreation Therapy
• Schedule: PRN Rotating
• Facility: Our Lady of Peace
• Location: Lewiston, NY
• Salary: $16.67 - $19.90

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Perform activity based programs in support of patient care plan.

• Conduct assessment of activity needs to meet individual treatment goals and objectives.
• Facilitate and participate in activity-related projects and events.
• Keep treatment area clean, safe, and organized.
• Perform clerical tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Heart Saver AED obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Living is a nationally recognized non-profit senior living provider offering rewarding career opportunities in numerous locations across 11 states and Washington D.C. As part of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-term Rehabilitation, Memory Support or Long-term Care teams, you will be empowered to provide compassionate, personalized care and develop lasting relationships with our residents and their loved ones.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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