Activities Assistant

New Haven Court at Clearview (Priority Life Care)•Center Township, PA

14d

About The Position

Activities Assistants enrich residents’ lives by assisting with the coordination, development, and maintenance of quality activity programs. They build connections and relationships with residents and provide opportunities to participate in meaningful social and diverse activities. The role also involves supporting residents who cannot attend scheduled activities and being a courteous, friendly coworker. The schedule is 2–3 days per week, including one weekend per month. The position pays $15 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience conducting activities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Clean driving record and ability to drive a large resident passenger vehicle.
Prior experience in long-term care, home health, or related service industries.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote residents’ self-esteem and social interaction and encourage participation in activities.
Observe, analyze, and record residents’ participation during activities.
Order activity supplies, such as arts and crafts and party supplies, and track inventory.
Provide bedside activities for residents unable to attend regularly scheduled activities.
Identify and provide adaptive devices for residents with sensory deficits, such as large-print books and tape recorders.
Update calendars and prepare and post a monthly activity calendar.
Drive the community van or bus as needed.
Report concerns or complaints to the Activity Director or Administrator.
Comply with applicable state, federal, and other health care and safety standards.
Promote and exemplify Priority Life Care’s mission and values.

Benefits

Competitive wages and PTO.
Career advancement opportunities through the Pathway to Promotion program.
Health plans, including vision and dental.
SwiftMD telemedicine at low or no cost.
Special pay rates on holidays.
$10,000 company-paid life insurance.
Voluntary short-term disability, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement savings plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee referral bonuses.
On-demand wages via ZayZoon.
Rewards based on years of service and the PLC Employee of the Year Award.