Personal Care Activity Assistant

Luthercare; Lititz (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with 4% contribution

Daily pay option

Tuition reimbursement and scholarships

Discounts on meals at on-campus restaurants

Job summary

Luthercare is seeking an Activity Assistant for its community in Lititz, PA. This part-time role involves enhancing residents' lives through activities and personal care. Ideal candidates enjoy meaningful interactions with older adults and are eager to grow in their careers.

As part of the team, you will receive competitive pay and benefits, including health/dental/vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, and education support.

Qualifications

• Must be able to transport residents in wheelchairs.
• Experience in planning and organizing activity programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize one-on-one visits/activities and group activities.
• Document and maintain accurate records of resident progress and participation.
• Assist with basic care needs of residents.

Skills

Compassionate personal care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

When you are part of our team, you do work that matters! Activity Assistants are essential to providing our residents with enriching activities and programs in a therapeutic environment. Joining the Luthercare team can be a deeply fulfilling career choice for compassionate individuals who enjoy building meaningful relationships with older adults and their families and who may be looking for opportunities to grow in their career. Plus, you’ll join a team of dedicated professionals who want to provide the best customer service and care to our residents.

We’re currently seeking dedicated Activity Assistants for Luther Acres, the Luthercare community in Lititz, PA. We are hiring for a PT, 48 hours biweekly, position.

We believe that a happy and fulfilled team is key to providing the best possible care, which is why we offer a variety of benefits that promote work‑life balance. As a team member, you receive competitive pay and a fantastic benefits package that includes health/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% company contribution, and a daily pay option to ensure that you have access to your hard‑earned wages when you need them. We also offer generous paid time off, employee assistance programs for mental health and personal support, access to our campus gym and pool, discounts to our Luthercare for Kids childcare centers, and opportunities for career growth, advancement, and continuing education, including tuition reimbursement and scholarships. You also receive a 20% discount on all meals at our on‑campus restaurants.

WHAT YOU DO

As an Activity Assistant at Luther Acres, you’re an integral part of ensuring our Personal Care residents enjoy enriching and engaging activities and programs. You’ll do this by performing a variety of duties, including, but not limited to:

1. Getting to know each resident and his or her preferences to plan, organize, schedule, and implement one‑on‑one visits/activities and group activities to provide for a structured therapeutic environment
2. Communicating resident progress with staff members, as well as documenting and maintaining accurate records of resident progress, attendance, participation, and hydration, while adhering to organizational and governmental regulations
3. Assisting with basic care needs of residents, including, but not limited to, serving meals, transporting residents, and general housekeeping/organization of activity areas.

ABOUT LUTHER ACRES

Luther Acres – located in the charming, historic town of Lititz – is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with a long history of providing excellent care and services. It is part of Luthercare, which is a not‑for‑profit, faith‑based, and mission‑driven organization. Luthercare provides a network of services through its full continuum of care with three communities in Lancaster County. Luther Acres is its largest community, with nearly 600 residents living across its independent living cottages and apartments, personal care apartments, and skilled nursing healthcare center.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Able to perform the functions required to push a wheelchair and transport residents.

PREFERRED JOB‑RELATED EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES/EDUCATION

1. Two (2) years of experience planning/organizing activity programs

If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we invite you to apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. Luthercare is committed to providing a drug‑free, tobacco‑free, healthy, safe workplace for all team members.