PRN Activities & Wellness Assistant

Encore Healthcare Services; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Encore at Parkside is currently hiring for a PRN Activity Assistant. The Activities Assistant supports planning and implementing a varied program to meet residents' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Essential duties include coordinating activities, preparing calendars, purchasing supplies, guiding volunteers, and documenting attendance, with coverage when the Activity Coordinator is absent. This role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and compassionate resident care.

Qualifications

• High School degree required.
• One year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred.
• Background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates activities, handling planning, coordination, and execution of diverse programs.
• Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Assists with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
• Distributes mail daily to residents.
• Directs residents to and from recreational areas and announces activities.
• Directs volunteer activities, enlists support, coordinates efforts, and provides training and supervision.
• Maintains accurate attendance documentation for residents’ activities.
• Plans and coordinates activities in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.

Education

High School degree

Job description

Encore at Parkside is currently hiring for a PRN Activity Assistant. The Activities Assistant supports planning and implementing a varied program to meet residents' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Essential duties include coordinating activities, preparing calendars, purchasing supplies, guiding volunteers, and documenting attendance, with coverage when the Activity Coordinator is absent. This role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and compassionate resident care.