Activities Assistant

Priority Life Care•Beaver Falls, PA

26d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant enriches residents’ lives in a personal care home by helping coordinate, develop, and maintain quality activity programs. The role builds connections with residents and creates opportunities for meaningful social engagement and diverse activities. The assistant may provide bedside activities for residents unable to attend scheduled programs, prepare and post monthly activity calendars, order and track supplies, and drive the community van or bus to transport residents. The position reports concerns and complaints to the Activity Director or Administrator and follows applicable health care and safety standards while promoting Priority Life Care’s mission and values.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 1 year of experience conducting activities.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to drive a large resident passenger vehicle.
Willingness to transport residents to activities.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
Prior experience in long-term care, home health, or related service industries.

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 to transport residents to activities.
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.
Years of Service rewards program and PLC Employee of the Year Award.