Activities Assistant (Personal Care)

Messiah Lifeways•Mechanicsburg, PA

9d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Messiah Lifeways is hiring a part-time Activities Assistant (also referred to as an Enrichment Specialist) to work with residents and teams in Personal Care and Skilled Nursing. The role supports residents by planning and leading meaningful activities and helping create opportunities for engagement, connection, and socialization. The position is based at Messiah Home in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The schedule is 40 hours per pay period: 2:00–8:00 p.m. on an alternating Tuesday/Thursday rotation, 5:00–8:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and every other weekend from 5:00–8:00 p.m. The role also participates in a holiday rotation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and conduct meaningful enrichment programs.
Basic knowledge of computer programs, audio-visual equipment, and communication devices.
Must be able to work with children as well as older adults due to intergenerational programming.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
Professionalism and patience when supporting residents displaying challenging behavioral expressions.
Willingness to learn new ideas, methods, and technologies with some guidance.
Ability to contribute to a work environment that embraces organizational values.
Ability to build rapport and establish and maintain productive, trusted relationships.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working directly with residents in long-term care and/or residents with dementia.
Prior caregiving experience with resident care or basic hygiene tasks.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and lead person-centered, meaningful, and age-appropriate group programs.
Encourage and invite residents to participate in activities and provide transportation assistance to and from programs when needed.
Work with the manager to request or purchase supplies for programming.
Document resident activity participation accurately and promptly in the electronic record, and coordinate with care team members to record other engagement experiences.
Assist residents during mealtimes while creating opportunities for socialization and connection.
Keep activity areas, office spaces, and activity storage areas clean, organized, and tidy.
Work cooperatively and productively with residents, families, and fellow team members.
Follow safety procedures and use devices and equipment appropriately.
Work willingly under direction and supervision.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding resident and business-related information.