Activities Assistant - Nursing

Messiah Lifeways•Mechanicsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Activities Assistant - Nursing Description Who We Are Messiah Lifeways is a non-profit organization headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA, that provides a network of services for adults 55 and better living in South Central PA. Our roots trace back to 1896, when the Brethren in Christ Church founded Messiah Home in Harrisburg, PA to serve older adults with Christ-like love. Who You Are Are you someone who is passionate about serving and helping others? Do you enjoy thinking of creative ways to get people to be active and involved? If so, you would be an ideal candidate to become our next Enrichment Specialist! This role is instrumental in supporting and caring for our residents, while also developing and leading activities within our senior living community. The schedule for this position is truly as needed. If someone is on a vacation or absent, you would step in. To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have knowledge of or express interest in the following: Willingness to learn - Able to grasp new ideas, methods, and technologies with some guidance A collaborative spirit - Contributes to a work environment that embraces our organizational values Building trust and credibility - Showcase the ability to build rapport quickly, establishing and maintaining productive and trusted relationships What You’ll Do Plan, organize, and lead group person-centered, meaningful, and age appropriate programs Invite and encourage resident participation in activity programs and offer assistance with transport and/or assist residents to and from programs Work with manager to request and/or purchase supplies needed to carry out programming Document resident activity participation in our electronic record accurately and timely in addition to coordinating with care team members to capture other engagement experiences Assist residents during mealtimes while engaging them in opportunities for socialization with fellow residents and team members. Maintain tidiness of activity areas, office areas, and activity storage areas Work cooperatively and productively with others, including residents, families, and other team members Follow proper safety procedures and utilize devices/equipment to promote safe work practices in order to maintain a safe working environment Willingness to work under direction and supervision Confidentiality regarding resident information must be maintained in strict confidence, as well as other information pertaining to the business of Messiah Lifeways Potential career growth track: Ability to receive certifications, Lead Enrichment Specialist, Growth into a clinical role. What Else You’ll Need to Know Prior experience working directly with residents in long term care and/or residents with dementia (preferred, but not required) High School Diploma or equivalent required Prior caregiving experience with resident care or basic hygiene tasks (preferred, but not required) Why You Should Choose Us We work hard to create a culture of care to ensure that our team members are best equipped to lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. Click here to learn more about what we offer in our comprehensive benefits package. Qualifications

Requirements

Willingness to learn - Able to grasp new ideas, methods, and technologies with some guidance
A collaborative spirit - Contributes to a work environment that embraces our organizational values
Building trust and credibility - Showcase the ability to build rapport quickly, establishing and maintaining productive and trusted relationships
High School Diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working directly with residents in long term care and/or residents with dementia (preferred, but not required)
Prior caregiving experience with resident care or basic hygiene tasks (preferred, but not required)

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and lead group person-centered, meaningful, and age appropriate programs
Invite and encourage resident participation in activity programs and offer assistance with transport and/or assist residents to and from programs
Work with manager to request and/or purchase supplies needed to carry out programming
Document resident activity participation in our electronic record accurately and timely in addition to coordinating with care team members to capture other engagement experiences
Assist residents during mealtimes while engaging them in opportunities for socialization with fellow residents and team members.
Maintain tidiness of activity areas, office areas, and activity storage areas
Work cooperatively and productively with others, including residents, families, and other team members
Follow proper safety procedures and utilize devices/equipment to promote safe work practices in order to maintain a safe working environment
Willingness to work under direction and supervision
Confidentiality regarding resident information must be maintained in strict confidence, as well as other information pertaining to the business of Messiah Lifeways