Activities Assistant

Yorkview Nursing and Rehab•York, PA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Yorkview Nursing and Rehab is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our skilled nursing facility in York, PA! You would conduct activities for residents, under the direction of the Director of Activities. Shift(s) Available: Full Time - Days/Evenings/Weekends

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred.
Previous long-term care or experience working with the elderly or disabled is desirable
Available to work every other weekend and holidays

Responsibilities

Ensuring that the emotional, recreational, and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.
Assisting residents to accomplish normal activities of living, ex: writing letters, making phone calls, registering to vote, etc.
Assisting with record keeping of residents’ progress and activity attendance.
Assist mail delivery, escorting residents to the activity programs, flower/plant care within the facility, pet/fish care, preparation of monthly newsletter, fund-raising efforts, and making morning announcements over P.A. system.
Directing or carrying out a program of activities which will provide entertainment, inter-communication, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities to express creative talents and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs as planned by the Activities Director.
Providing the resident with craft supplies, materials, and equipment and supervises patients during craft activities.
Helping the residents to utilize their potential by encouraging them to work on crafts, paints, etc.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug
Dental
Vision Care
Telemedicine Program
Company-Paid Group Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Planned Time-Off (vacation, personal, and sick)
Dailypay: The ability to freely view your paycheck as it accrues daily, with the option to withdraw it daily for nominal fee
Education Assistance: Get up to $5,250 per year towards tuition or Get up to $2,625 per year towards paying off a Non-Federal Nursing Student Loan!