Activities Assistant

Priority Life Care•Butler, PA

About The Position

Activities Assistants enrich residents’ lives by helping coordinate, develop, and maintain quality activity programs. They build relationships with residents and provide opportunities for meaningful social engagement and diverse activities while serving as courteous, friendly coworkers. The role is scheduled 2–3 days per week, including one weekend per month, and may require driving the community van or bus. Priority Life Care describes its mission as lighting the way in senior care while respecting affordability and independence. The organization emphasizes dignity, compassion, and respect for residents and coworkers and identifies itself as a designated “Great Place to Work.”

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one 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 needed supplies, such as art, craft, 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, prepare, and post a monthly activity calendar.
Drive the community van or bus as needed.
Report concerns and complaints to the Activity Director or Administrator.
Comply with applicable state, federal, health care, and safety standards.
Promote and exemplify Priority Life Care’s mission and values.

Benefits

Competitive wages and paid time off.
Career advancement opportunities through the Pathway to Promotion program.
Health plans, including vision and dental coverage.
SwiftMD telemedicine at low or no cost.
Special pay rates on holidays.
Company-paid $10,000 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 a PLC Employee of the Year Award.