ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT PRN

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine's Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking an Activities Assistant to develop engaging, person-centered programs for residents. You will guide residents in using technology, coordinate weekly and monthly activities, and supervise volunteers to support both in-house and community outings.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with preferred associate degree, strong empathy, excellent communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and smart

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree or two years of college coursework is preferred.
• Experience with group activities is beneficial.
• Knowledge of recreational therapy practices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement person-centered programs, fostering engagement and independence.
• Create and manage weekly and monthly activity programs that are engaging and promote independence.
• Evaluate therapeutic programs to reflect residents’ backgrounds, abilities, interests, and cognitive capacity.
• Provide one-to-one activities for residents uncomfortable with group activities.
• Supervise volunteers for in-house activities and community outings.

Skills

Empathy

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Tech-savviness with devices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 2 years college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

You were meant for Hopkins. Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC 20016

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Paid Time Off
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

TheActivities Assistantcommunicates effectively with the Director of Activities and fellow team members. The Activities Assistant demonstrates proficiency in various devices, including iPhones, Androids, and tablets. Guide residents in connecting to Wi‑Fi, setting up printers, and utilizing electronic home entertainment devices such as Alexa, smart TVs, and Google Home. Teach the use of communication tools, including email, word processing, Zoom, video chats, tablets, and iPads.

Location:

Sibley Memorial Hospital

Washington D.C.

Shift:

PRN/Days

weekends INCLUDED

Travel:

Occasional travel may be required for off-site resident outings and community events.

Education:

High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree or completion of at least two years of college coursework is preferred.

General Job Knowledge:

Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, use of equipment and Hospital and departmental policies necessary for job performance.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement person-centered programs, fostering engagement and independence. Familiarity with recreational therapy practices is advantageous.
• Create and manage weekly and monthly activity programs that are engaging and promote independence.
• Evaluate therapeutic programs to ensure they reflect residents' backgrounds, participation, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity, and related skills.
• Provide one-to-one activities for residents uncomfortable participating in group activities.

Supervise volunteers for in-house activities and community outings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong empathy and compassion for elderly residents.
• Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with team members.
• Ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
• Strong communication skills with residents, families, and staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Tech-savvy with experience in smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, and home entertainment devices..

Benefit Package

is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees and includes:

• Full medical, dental, and vision plans,
• Retirement plans,
• Paid time off (PTO),
• Tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents,
• Tell a friend and get paid! Ask about our Employee Referral Program Bonus!
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Important Notices:

Authorization to Work in the United States:Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.