Activity Assistant (Part Time)

Linwood-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Linwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Scranton, PA is seeking a compassionate Activity Assistant for part-time hours. You will lead resident-centered groups, provide 1:1 interactions, and support independent recreation pursuits.

The role involves coordinating events, transporting residents, recording participation, supervising volunteers, and collaborating with a caring team to create engaging activities for residents.

Qualifications

• Preferred knowledge of long term care environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities for events.
• Assist with transporting residents.
• Visit assigned residents weekly.
• Record residents' participation in activities.
• Accompany residents to off-unit activities.
• Lead activities with residents (active, passive or sensory).
• Instruct and supervise volunteers.
• Maintain activity supplies on each floor.
• Assist in planning facility-wide programs.
• Manage stress and handle pressure.

Skills

Long term care knowledge

Excellent communication

Adapt to change

Job description

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Activity Assistant (Part Time)

Part Time Scranton, PA, US

Linwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Shifts: 8am-4:30pm flexible availability for early evening shifts as needed.Every other weekend and holiday required.

Linwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is currently accepting applications for Activity Assistants to join our dedicated and compassionate care team.

We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dependable individual who enjoys building meaningful relationships with older adults. The ideal candidate is creative, confident, and enthusiastic about leading resident centered groups programs, 1:1 interactions, and supporting independent recreation pursuits.

A successful candidate will be sensitive to the needs, interests and abilities of the residents and manage time well to adhere to record keeping requirements. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and works well in a team environment as well as independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities for events
• Assist with transporting residents
• Visit assigned residents one to one on a weekly basis.
• Record residents' participation in activities.
• Accompany residents to off-unit activities
• Lead active, passive or sensory activities with the residents.
• Instruct and supervise volunteers.
• Maintains activity supplies on each floor in a neat and orderly manner;
• Assists in planning facility-wide programs.
• Have ability to manage stress tolerance, pressure and anxiety.

Join a facility that values teamwork, professionalism, and resident-centered care!!!

Salary is based on years of experience.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Preferred knowledge of long term care environment; excellent communication skills; ability to work in a constantly changing environment.

Certifications in Dementia or Activities a plus.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Linwood Nursing & Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex and sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.