Activity Assistant

Nursing and Rehabilitation at the Mansion; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision coverage

Telemedicine Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Nursing and Rehabilitation at the Mansion is looking for a part-time Activities Assistant in Sunbury, PA. In this role, you will conduct activities to engage residents, ensuring their emotional and social needs are met.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a desire to work with the elderly. The position offers flexible hours with benefits like medical coverage, education assistance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in long-term care is desirable.
• Ability to engage residents in activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents' emotional and social needs are met.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Keep records of residents' progress and activity attendance.
• Conduct various activities for entertainment and engagement.

Skills

Working with the elderly or disabled

Activity planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Overview

Nursing and Rehabilitation at the Mansion is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our skilled nursing facility in Sunbury, PA.

The Activities Assistant conducts activities for residents under the direction of the Director of Activities.

Part-time (approximately 30 hours per pay period) with flexible hours, occasional evenings, every other weekend, and every other holiday. This position could lead to a full-time opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the emotional, recreational, and social needs of residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.
• Assist residents with daily living activities such as writing letters, making phone calls, and registering to vote.
• Keep records of residents\' progress and activity attendance.
• Help with mail delivery, escort residents to programs, plant/pet care, prepare the monthly newsletter, assist with fundraising efforts, and make morning announcements over the P.A. system.
• Carry out a variety of activities to provide entertainment, communication, exercise, and opportunities for creative expression.
• Distribute craft supplies and supervise craft activities.
• Encourage residents to engage in creative tasks such as crafts and painting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous long-term care or experience working with the elderly or disabled is desirable.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Telemedicine Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits
• Planned Time-Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick)
• New: Education Assistance Program — Up to $5,250/year toward tuition or up to $2,625/year to pay off a non-federal nursing student loan

*Benefits, bonuses, and compensation plans vary based on state law, classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.*