Activity Assistant, Pediatrics
About The Position
Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) in Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania, is seeking a warmhearted and enthusiastic Activity Assistant to help meet residents’ social, emotional, and developmental needs through individualized and group activities. Working under the guidance of a Recreational Therapist and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Activity Assistant helps create purposeful programming for children with complex medical needs and varying developmental abilities. The role supports developmental growth, social interaction, emotional well-being, independence, and quality of life in a specialized pediatric environment. This is an active, relationship-driven role involving structured recreation, creative programming, and community life events, both on and off campus. The Activity Assistant adapts activities to each child’s abilities, encourages participation, assists with activities of daily living as needed under care plans, documents engagement, and helps maintain a safe, inclusive, uplifting environment. The position is part-time, with a traveler position and shift options listed as 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited high school or have a GED.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Ability to lead group programs.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English 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 a long-term care or hospital setting.
- Patience, empathy, enthusiasm, flexibility, creativity, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, preparing, and leading individual and group activities.
- Support community life programming on and off campus.
- Adapt activities to meet each child’s physical and developmental abilities.
- Encourage participation and build positive, supportive relationships.
- Assist with activities of daily living as needed and in accordance with care plans.
- Document participation and engagement accurately and in a timely manner.
- Support a safe, inclusive, and uplifting environment.
- Collaborate with the Recreational Therapist and interdisciplinary team to ensure programming is purposeful and individualized.
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Medical insurance.
- Employee discount program.
- PTO, including vacation and holiday accruals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
