Activity Assistant, Pediatrics

Pediatric Specialty Care; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) at Philadelphia is seeking an Activity Assistant to plan and lead 1:1 and group activities, improving engagement for medically fragile children.

You will support community life programming on and off campus, adapting activities to each child’s abilities and building positive relationships with families and care teams. This role emphasizes energy, creativity, and compassion in daily pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Artistic background or prior instruction from a certified activity consultant.
• Ability to lead group programs.
• Previous experience in an activities department in long-term care or hospital setting.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English at intermediate or higher level.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, preparing, and leading 1:1 and group activities.
• Support community life programming both on and off campus.
• Adapt activities to meet each child’s physical and developmental abilities.
• Encourage participation and build positive, supportive relationships.
• Assist with ADL care as needed in accordance with care plans.
• Document participation and engagement accurately and timely.
• Support a safe, inclusive, and uplifting environment.
• Collaborate with the Recreational Therapist and interdisciplinary team to ensure programming is purposeful and individualized.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Group leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Activity Assistant – Pediatric Specialty Care at Philadelphia

Bring Energy, Creativity, and Compassion to Children Who Need It Most: At Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) at Philadelphia, our Activity Assistants do more than lead games - they help medically fragile children experience joy, connection, and meaningful engagement every single day.

Salary

$16.70 / hr - $23.00 / hr

Overview

At Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) at Philadelphia, our Activity Assistants do more than lead games - they help medically fragile children experience joy, connection, and meaningful engagement every single day.

Why This Role Matters

Many of the children at PSC have complex medical needs and limited access to traditional childhood experiences. As an Activity Assistant, you help create those moments - through structured recreation, creative programming, and community life events that bring energy and engagement to their daily lives. Your work directly supports each child’s highest level of functioning, independence, and quality of life.

What Makes PSC Different

• Specialized pediatric population with complex medical needs
• A structured, team-supported environment
• Meaningful, relationship-driven work
• A mission-centered culture focused on dignity, growth, and development
• The opportunity to see the direct impact of your creativity and care
• This is not a passive role - it’s active, engaging, and essential to our children’s daily lives.

Who Thrives Here…Individuals who:

• Display patience, empathy, and enthusiasm
• Enjoy working with children of diverse developmental levels
• Are flexible and creative problem-solvers
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Bring positive energy and professionalism to every shift

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as an Activity Assistant with PSC:

• Assist in planning, preparing, and leading 1:1 and group activities
• Support community life programming both on and off campus
• Adapt activities to meet each child’s physical and developmental abilities
• Encourage participation and build positive, supportive relationships
• Assist with ADL care as needed in accordance with care plans
• Document participation and engagement accurately and timely
• Support a safe, inclusive, and uplifting environment
• You’ll collaborate closely with the Recreational Therapist and interdisciplinary team to ensure programming is purposeful and individualized.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED
• Must be 21 years or older
• Artistic background or previous instruction from a certified activity consultant
• Ability to lead group programs
• Previous experience working in an activities department in long term care or hospital setting
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) at Philadelphia is located at 3301 Scotts Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19129

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.