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Activities Assistant

Part-time

Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Christiana, PA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is hiring an Activities Assistant. Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Part-Time Activities Assistant to join their team. This role involves facilitating group and individual activities like exercise, trivia, games, and art to enhance the lives of elderly residents. The assistant will encourage participation, work independently and as a team member, and escort residents on outings as needed. Professionalism and respect for residents' clinical levels of function are essential.

Key focus areas include Facilitate group and individual activities, Encourage and assist residents to participate in activities, and Work independently with limited supervision at times and effectively as a team member.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent and Physical Demands Ability. Important skills include Facilitate Group Activities, Facilitate Individual Activities, Encourage Resident Participation, Assist Residents, Work Independently, and Collaboration. Preferred (not required): Passion For Working With The Elderly, Positive Attitude, and Optimistic Attitude.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Facilitate Group ActivitiesFacilitate Individual ActivitiesEncourage Resident ParticipationAssist ResidentsWork IndependentlyCollaborationEscort ResidentsProfessionalismRespect for ResidentsMaintain Accurate RecordsPassion for Working With the ElderlyPositive AttitudeOptimistic AttitudeBilingual Speaking

Qualifications

Ability to Meet Physical DemandsHigh School Diploma or EquivalentPrevious Experience With Geriatric PopulationAbility to Work Flexible SchedulesAvailable for Outings

Full job description

Part-Time Activities Assistant

Job Summary

Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 139-bed facility located in the heart of Lancaster County, is seeking a Part-Time Activities Assistant to join our team of Healthcare Heroes! As an Activities Assistant, you will play a vital role in facilitating group and individual activities, such as exercise, trivia, games, and art, to enhance the lives of our elderly residents.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate group and individual activities, including exercise, trivia, games, and art, to promote resident engagement and well-being

  • Encourage and assist residents to participate in activities that align with their interests and abilities

  • Work independently with limited supervision at times and effectively as a team member

  • Escort residents on outings as needed

  • Demonstrate professionalism and respect towards residents, considering their specific clinical level of function

  • Maintain accurate records of resident participation and activity planning

Ideal Candidate

  • Has a passion for working with the elderly and understands their needs

  • Possesses a positive and optimistic attitude that uplifts the spirits of our residents

  • Is able to work flexible schedules and be available for outings

Requirements

  • Previous experience with geriatric population preferred, but we will train the right candidate

  • Bilingual speaking is a plus

  • Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including lifting and transferring residents

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

We Offer

  • A dynamic and supportive work environment

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

  • Competitive pay and benefits (TBD)

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