Activity Assistant (Pediatrics)

$18.60-$25.01

We are currently seeking an Activities Assistant to ensure each residents’ social, emotional and developmental needs are met through a variety of 1:1 and group activities.

Day-to-Day tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure activities are prepared for the day
• Facilitate group and individual activities per the monthly Activities Calendar
• Assist residents in their daily care, as needed
• Document activity participation and goals’ progress
• Accompany residents on community outings

 

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED
• Must be 21 years or older
• Artistic background or previous instruction from a certified activity consultant
• Ability to lead group programs
• Previous experience working in an activities department in long term care or hospital setting 
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.