Activities Assistant (Personal Care)

Messiah Lifeways; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Messiah Lifeways is seeking a Part Time Activities Assistant to lead meaningful enrichment programs for Personal Care and Skilled Nursing residents at Messiah Home in Mechanicsburg, PA. This role supports social engagement and coordination of activities within a senior living community.

You will plan age-appropriate group activities, invite participation, and help with transportation, supplies, and documentation to ensure residents stay active, connected, and safe.

Qualifications

• Plan, coordinate and conduct meaningful enrichment programs.
• Must have basic knowledge of computer programs and AV equipment.
• Must work with children due to intergenerational programming and with older adults.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
• Must demonstrate professionalism while supporting residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead person-centered group programs.
• Encourage resident participation and provide transportation to programs when needed.
• Request and/or purchase supplies for engaging programming.
• Document resident activity participation in electronic records.
• Collaborate with care team members to capture engagement experiences.

Skills

Plan enrichment programs

Computer basics

AV equipment

Intergenerational programming

Patience and enthusiasm

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities Assistant (Personal Care)# Activities Assistant (Personal Care)Messiah Home - Mechanicsburg, PA 17055## OverviewSalary Range$16.50 - $19.72 HourlyPosition TypePart TimeJob ShiftEveningEducation LevelHigh SchoolCategoryHealth Care## DescriptionMessiah Lifeways is hiring a Part Time Activities Assistant (Enrichment Specialist) to their team!! This Enrichment Specialist is a unique role that will work with both our Personal Care and Skilled Nursing residents and teams.** Who You Are** Are you passionate about serving others and making a difference in their daily lives? Do you enjoy coming up with creative and meaningful ways to help people stay active, engaged, and connected? If so, you could be the perfect fit for our next Enrichment Specialist! In this role, you’ll play an important part in supporting and caring for our residents while creating and leading activities that bring joy, connection, and purpose to our senior living community. ** Schedule Details:*** Part Time; 40 hours/pay* Schedule: + 2:00 - 8:00 PM on an alternating Tuesday/Thursday rotation and every other weekend + 5:00 - 8:00 PM Monday, Wednesday, Friday* Participate in holiday rotation** What Will Help You Succeed** We’re looking for someone who brings a caring heart, a team-oriented attitude, and a willingness to learn! Willingness to Learn – Able to grasp new ideas, methods, and technologies with some guidance. A Collaborative Spirit – Contributes to a work environment that embraces our organizational values. Building Trust & Credibility – Demonstrates the ability to build rapport quickly and establish and maintain productive, trusted relationships.** What You’ll Do** As an Enrichment Specialist, you’ll help create meaningful experiences and build connections with our residents every day! Plan, organize, and lead person-centered, meaningful, and age-appropriate group programs. Encourage and invite residents to participate in activities, providing transportation assistance to and from programs when needed. Work with your manager to request and/or purchase supplies needed for engaging programming. Accurately and timely document resident activity participation in our electronic record and coordinate with care team members to capture other engagement experiences. Assist residents during mealtimes while creating opportunities for socialization and connection with fellow residents and team members. Keep activity areas, office spaces, and activity storage areas clean, organized, and tidy. Work cooperatively and productively with residents, families, and fellow team members. Follow proper safety procedures and use devices/equipment appropriately to promote a safe working environment. Work willingly under direction and supervision. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding resident information and other business-related information pertaining to Messiah Lifeways.** Why You Should Choose Us** At Messiah Lifeways, we work hard to create a culture of care where our team members feel supported and equipped to lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own team. Learn more about what we offer in our comprehensive benefits package here.Our roots go all the way back to 1896, when the Brethren in Christ Church founded Messiah Home in Harrisburg, PA, with a mission to serve older adults with Christ-like love. Today, that same spirit of compassion, community, and service continues to guide everything we do. **Apply today!**## Qualifications**Required Skills/Abilities:** • Ability to plan, coordinate and conduct meaningful enrichment programs • Must have basic knowledge of computer programs, audio-visual equipment, and communication devices • Must work with children due to intergenerational programming as well as older adults • Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm • Must demonstrate professionalism and patience while supporting residents displaying challenging behavioral expressions**Education/Experience:** • High School Diploma or equivalent required • Prior experience working directly with residents in long term care and/or residents with dementia preferred • Prior caregiving experience with resident care or basic hygiene tasks preferred