Recreation Activity Specialist — Every Other Weekend

Genesis HealthCare; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition discounts

Travel discounts

Wireless service discounts

Pet insurance

Short-term disability

Hospital indemnity

Personal accident

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare is seeking an Activity Assistant to enrich the lives of our patients and residents through planned engagement activities. You will organize and implement a range of activities addressing physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include designing recreation therapy inputs, tracking attendance, and participating in care plan meetings.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement engagement activities that meet patients'/residents' physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs.
• Provide input into the design of monthly recreation therapy services.
• Document patient/resident attendance and participation in recreation programs.
• Attend care plan meetings as needed.
• Every other weekend work is required.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Genesis HealthCare is seeking an Activity Assistant to enrich the lives of our patients and residents through planned engagement activities. You will organize and implement a range of activities addressing physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include designing recreation therapy inputs, tracking attendance, and participating in care plan meetings.