Pediatric Activity Specialist: Caring, Creative Play for Kids

Elderwood Administrative Services

Woodlawn (PA)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 34,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) seeks an Activity Assistant to help medically fragile children experience joy, connection, and meaningful engagement daily. Under a Recreational Therapist's guidance, you’ll design 1:1 and group activities that support development and emotional well-being in a specialized pediatric setting.

If you are patient, creative, and passionate about working with children across developmental levels, this role offers a chance to make a lasting impact in a mission-driven,

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited high school or GED.
Must be 21 years or older.
Ability to lead group programs.
Experience in activities department in long term care or hospital setting.
English language proficiency at intermediate level or higher.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Creativity

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are patient, creative, and passionate about working with children across developmental levels, this role offers a chance to make a lasting impact in a mission-driven,

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