Activities Leader, Part Time

CommuniCare Health Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Part Time Activities Leader to join their vibrant team at Baldwin Health Center. This role is perfect for energetic and creative individuals who are passionate about enhancing the lives of residents through engaging activities. You'll work directly with residents, fostering socialization and community involvement while managing resources effectively. Join a family-owned company that has been a leader in post-acute care since 1984, where your contributions will help create caring communities. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and find fulfillment in helping others, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

PTO plans

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Must possess an active state driver’s license; CDL may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead one-to-one and group activities for residents.
• Provide supplies and equipment for individual activities.

Skills

Energetic personality

Creativity

Ability to work with confused individuals

Planning and organizing activities

Communication skills

Independent decision-making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Related software applications

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Baldwin Health Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for a Part Time Activities Leader to join our team.
Fun, energetic people please apply!

Baldwin Health Center is proud of our recreational staff. Our trained personnel encourage our residents' socialization and community involvement. Come join our team and help us turn the challenges of aging, rehabilitation, and recovery into positive experiences!

The successful candidate for the activities position will be energetic, passionate, and creative. This job will have you working directly with our residents, so you must be gentle, responsible, and hard working. Must be comfortable with confused people and willing to look for fulfillment in little ways.

PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT:
The position of Activities Leader provides individualized activity care and services for residents. This position functions as both a team member within the activities department and an interdisciplinary team member for an assigned unit(s) fostering team success. While focusing on delivery of quality care, the position must also manage assigned resources.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads a variety of activities: one-to-one and group activities on/off assigned unit(s), outside and/or in the community (outings) for a diversified population as assigned.
• Provides supplies and equipment for residents to participate in individual activities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Prior experience preferably with related software applications.
• Must have the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Must be able to plan, organize, and conduct a variety of activities.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity practices.
• Basic computer literacy and skills.
• Must possess an active state driver’s license.
• May be required to possess a CDL license to drive a vehicle seating 16 passengers or more.

BENEFITS

As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full-time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

ABOUT US

A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.