Activity Assistant, Pediatrics

Elderwood•Point Pleasant, PA

8d•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. This role ensures 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, the Activities Assistant plays 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 position is ideal for someone who is patient, creative, and passionate about working with children of varying developmental levels, offering an opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping medically fragile children experience joy, connection, and meaningful engagement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited high school or GED
Must be 21 years or older
Artistic background or previous instruction from a certified activity consultant
Ability to lead group programs
Previous experience working in an activities department in long term care or hospital setting
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

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.