Pediatric Activity Assistant — Creative, Caring 1:1 & Group

Elderwood Administrative Services; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Dental, Vision, and Medical insurance

Employee Discount Program

PTO (vacation and holiday accruals)

Job summary

Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA seeks an empathetic Activities Assistant to lead 1:1 and group activities for medically complex children. Under a Recreational Therapist, you will create engaging, developmentally appropriate programs that support growth and social interaction in a pediatric setting.

The role emphasizes energy, creativity, and compassion, with shifts up to 7.5 hours and part-time status. Join a mission-driven team focused on dignity and development.

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.
• Language: read, write, speak English at an 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 purposeful, individualized programming.

Skills

Lead group programs

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA seeks an empathetic Activities Assistant to lead 1:1 and group activities for medically complex children. Under a Recreational Therapist, you will create engaging, developmentally appropriate programs that support growth and social interaction in a pediatric setting.

The role emphasizes energy, creativity, and compassion, with shifts up to 7.5 hours and part-time status. Join a mission-driven team focused on dignity and development.