Activities Assistant

Asbury Communities•Pen Argyl, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifestyle Enrichment Professional facilitates well-being and recreational Lifestyle Enrichment as assigned in resident treatment plans or the activity schedule and as directed by the Well-Being Director. The role requires obtaining and interpreting information with consideration for residents’ age-specific needs and promoting an environment that supports physical, social, emotional, vocational, intellectual, environmental, and spiritual well-being. The professional helps plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate the facility’s activity programs. The schedule is two weekdays and every other weekend, up to 24 hours weekly or 48 hours biweekly, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Compensation is $15.50 per hour. Applicants are required to complete a short questionnaire after submitting an application.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Ability to obtain and interpret information while considering residents’ age-specific needs.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in activities.
Professional experience with geriatric residents in a Personal Care Home.
Background or experience as a musician, artist, or other creative professional.

Responsibilities

Oversee residents participating in scheduled enrichment activities to promote their physical, social, vocational, emotional, and intellectual well-being.
Use activity care plans as tools for providing residents with daily Lifestyle Enrichment.
Assist the Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator in developing and carrying out activity calendars, with flexible scheduling for coverage, including evening and weekend hours as assigned.
Provide ongoing group and self-directed Lifestyle Enrichment.
Assist with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the facility’s activity programs.