Activities Assistant

Asbury Communities•Pen Argyl, PA

About The Position

The Lifestyle Enrichment Professional facilitates well-being and recreational Lifestyle Enrichment as assigned in treatment plans or the activity schedule and as directed by the Well-Being Director. The role requires obtaining and interpreting information in consideration of residents’ age-specific needs and promoting an environment that supports physical, social, emotional, vocational, intellectual, environmental, and spiritual well-being. The position assists with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the facility’s activity programs. It oversees residents participating in scheduled enrichment and uses activity care plans to support daily Lifestyle Enrichment. The Lifestyle Enrichment Professional also assists the Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator with developing and executing activity calendars, with flexible coverage that may include assigned evening and weekend hours, and provides ongoing group and self-directed enrichment. 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. After applying, candidates receive an email and text invitation from Arena to complete a required 3–5 minute questionnaire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Minimum one year of Activities experience is preferred.
Professional experience with geriatric residents in a Personal Care Home is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Background or experience as a musician, artist, or other creative professional.

Responsibilities

Facilitate well-being and recreational Lifestyle Enrichment as assigned in treatment plans or the activity schedule and as directed by the Well-Being Director.
Obtain and interpret information while considering residents’ age-specific needs.
Promote an environment supporting residents’ physical, social, emotional, vocational, intellectual, environmental, and spiritual well-being.
Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the facility’s activity programs.
Oversee residents engaged in scheduled enrichment to promote 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 with developing and executing activity calendars, including flexible coverage and assigned evening and weekend hours.
Provide ongoing group and self-directed Lifestyle Enrichment.