Activity Assistant

Philosophy Care; Wanaque (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Service awards

Job summary

The Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation & Pediatrics is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in creating, organizing and directing engaging programs for both geriatric and pediatric residents. This full-time role emphasizes compassionate service, teamwork and compliance with standards and policies.

Responsibilities include planning activities, interviewing residents and families, promoting social interaction, documenting participation, and assisting with transportation

Qualifications

• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families and staff.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other team members.
• Patience, sensitivity and a cheerful disposition.
• Good judgment and decision-making in activities planning.
• Willingness to adopt new activity programs as needed.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and promoting activities based on residents' needs and interests.
• Interview residents and families to determine spiritual, social, recreational and emotional interests.
• Encourage social interaction through group activities.
• Provide sensory training programs for individuals and groups.
• Assist residents with leisure recreation and bedside activity programs.
• Document attendance and participation in recreation programs.
• Attend in-service training programs.
• Assist in transporting residents to activities and support resident council meetings.
• Contribute to a caring atmosphere by recognizing residents' rights and needs.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Active listening

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation & Pediatrics is a 227 bed skilled nursing facility caring for both geriatrics and pediatrics residents. We are currently looking for full time Activity Assistants to care for both populations. At the Phoenix Center, we maintain the highest standard of care and service for residents, families, and our valued employees. We are teamwork oriented and offer a professional working environment.

The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant position is to assist the Activity Director in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and promoting activities based on the needs and interests of the residents
• Interview residents and families to determine each resident's spiritual, social, recreational and emotional needs and interests
• Encourage social communication through group activities
• Provide programs of sensory training on an individual and group basis
• Assist residents with leisure recreation
• Visit residents in their rooms and provide bedside activity programs
• Document resident attendance and participation level at recreation programs
• Attend appropriate in-service training programs
• Assist in transporting residents to and from recreation programs
• Assist with resident council meetings
• Ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights
• Perform other duties as requested by the Activity Director

Benefits to working at the Phoenix Center:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Referral bonus
• Service awards

Requirements:

• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
• Ability to work harmoniously with other staff members
• Must have patience, sensitivity, and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to make responsible choices, decisions, and act in a resident's best interest
• Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity programs
• Must have High School diploma and be at least 18 years of age.

The Phoenix Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.