Senior Activity & Engagement Assistant (PRN)

Encore Healthcare Services; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore at Parkside is seeking a PRN Activity Assistant to support planning and implementing activities that meet residents' physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

The role involves assisting with calendars, coordinating events, coordinating volunteers, guiding residents between spaces, and maintaining attendance records; a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in a licensed healthcare setting are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma 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

• Assists with planning and coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits.
• Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Assists with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
• Distributes mail daily to residents.
• Performs and directs the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
• Announces scheduled activities over the intercom at least fifteen minutes prior to the activity.
• Directs volunteer activities, enlists their support and coordinates their efforts; provides training and supervision of volunteers.
• Maintains accurate documentation of resident's activity attendance.
• Plans and coordinates activities in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Encore at Parkside is seeking a PRN Activity Assistant to support planning and implementing activities that meet residents' physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

The role involves assisting with calendars, coordinating events, coordinating volunteers, guiding residents between spaces, and maintaining attendance records; a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in a licensed healthcare setting are preferred.