Activity Assistant

Springdale Healthcare Center; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Springdale Healthcare Center is seeking a full-time Activity Assistant to enhance the lives of seniors through engaging activities. This role involves planning and implementing activities, ensuring cognitive and social engagement, and requires a high school diploma and some training in arts and crafts. Join us to bring joy to our senior community!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Paid Time Off Plan

DailyPay option available

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required; college credits are preferred.
• Preferred aptitude for, and some training in, arts and crafts.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing activities for patients and residents.
• Conduct one-on-one activity therapy and group activities.
• Transport and set up for activities regularly.

Skills

Creativity

Engagement

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College credits (preferred)

Job description

Job Highlights

Springdale is looking for a full time activity assistant for Monday through friday day shifts with occasional weekends.

Position Summary

The Activity Assistant brings joy and fulfillment to active seniors through creativity and engagement. A critical role in a vibrant senior environment, our Activity Aide gets to organize activities that enhance cognitive, social, and physical needs. If you enjoy bringing delight to our senior community, we invite you to apply today! We can’t wait to work with you!

Posted Salary Range

USD $11.00 - USD $13.00 /Hr.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Activity Assistant will work side by side with the Activity Director assisting with the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of activities for our patients and residents including:

• Assist with the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of activities for our patients and residents.
• Assist with transporting, communicating, and setting up for activities in and out of the facility on a regular basis; as well as order and pick up the materials for the activities (as needed).
• Conduct one-on-one activity therapy to offer sensory stimulation and group activities to ensure patients and residents make personal progress.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required; college credits are preferred
• Preferred aptitude for, and some training in, arts and crafts
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and provide proof of liability insurance required
• Must have reliable transportation

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets