Activities Assistant - Independent Living

Homewood Living Plum Creek•Hanover, PA

About The Position

Activities Assistant - Independent Living Experience working with seniors or craft/cooking/recreation skills are REQUIRED Our Mission Statement Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another. Our Community We have grown from humble beginnings in 1932, from serving 12 residents in one small house in Hagerstown, MD to serving over 2,200 individuals and employing over 1,300 co-workers at five different locations in MD and PA. Our co-workers' dedication, skills, loyalty, and compassion have been the key to Homewood’s success. At Homewood, you’ll become part of a professional and compassionate team, united by a shared commitment to excellence in care and genuine community connection. What’s in it for you? As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks: Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year Assistance for new LPNs/RNs – we pay up to 50% of your student loans Shift and weekend differentials But that’s not all! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes: Referral bonus of up to $600 Tuition reimbursement Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options Retirement contributions Professional licensure reimbursement Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details. JOB SUMMARY: Assists the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator in carrying out individual and group activities to meet the psycho social needs of each resident.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and understand English well.
Has compassion, understanding and empathy for older persons.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to listen and to communicate to residents at a level they can understand.
Ability to and enjoys encouraging and motivating older persons.
Qualities of creativity, resourcefulness and imagination in planning resident activities.
Ability to drive Homewood’s van and has a valid driver’s license.
Experience working with seniors or craft/cooking/recreation skills

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience working with elderly preferred.

Responsibilities

Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
Helps develop, coordinate and assist residents to programs and activities.
Develops and guides Reality Orientation activities (daily announcement, current events, large calendars, visual aides, seasonal decorations,...)
Schedules regular use of Homewood’s van to include scenic drives, shopping trips, transportation to community events, etc.
Assists in assigning volunteers to specific job responsibilities in activities, making sure the volunteer has adequate materials and supervision.
Participates in resident care planning when pertinent information can be helpful.
Facilitates in special functions from outside groups and special activities on weekends and evenings.
Documents and charts attendance of all activities and reports observed changes in resident’s physical and emotional status to the licensed nurse.
Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.