Activity Assistant, Pediatrics

Elderwood•Point Pleasant, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) in Point Pleasant, PA (Bucks County) is seeking a warmhearted and enthusiastic Activities Assistant to join their team in a Part-time status. The Activities Assistant will ensure each resident’s social, emotional, and developmental needs are met through a variety of 1:1 and group activities. Working under the guidance of a Recreational Therapist, you’ll play a vital role in creating individualized and group activities that support developmental growth, social interaction, and emotional well-being in a specialized pediatric environment. This role is for individuals who are patient, creative, and passionate about working with children of varying developmental levels. Many of the children at PSC have complex medical needs and limited access to traditional childhood experiences. As an Activity Assistant, you help create those moments - through structured recreation, creative programming, and community life events that bring energy and engagement to their daily lives. Your work directly supports each child’s highest level of functioning, independence, and quality of life.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited high school or GED
Must be 21 years or older
Ability to lead group programs
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.
In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

Artistic background or previous instruction from a certified activity consultant
Previous experience working in an activities department in long term care or hospital setting

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, preparing, and leading 1:1 and group activities
Support community life programming both on and off campus
Adapt activities to meet each child’s physical and developmental abilities
Encourage participation and build positive, supportive relationships
Assist with ADL care as needed in accordance with care plans
Document participation and engagement accurately and timely
Support a safe, inclusive, and uplifting environment
Collaborate closely with the Recreational Therapist and interdisciplinary team to ensure programming is purposeful and individualized.