Activities Assistant (Personal Care)

Our roots go all the way back to 1896, when the Brethren in Christ Church founded Messiah Home in Harrisburg, PA, with a mission to serve older adults with Christ-like love. Today, that same spirit of compassion, community, and service continues to guide everything we do.

About the role

Are you passionate about serving others and making a difference in their daily lives? Do you enjoy coming up with creative and meaningful ways to help people stay active, engaged, and connected? In this role, you’ll play an important part in supporting and caring for our residents while creating and leading activities that bring joy, connection, and purpose to our senior living community.

Current Opening: Per Diem — As Needed

What will help you succeed

• 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 & Credibility – Demonstrates the ability to build rapport quickly and establish and maintain productive, trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead person-centered, meaningful, and age-appropriate group programs.
• Encourage and invite residents to participate in activities, providing transportation assistance to and from programs when needed.
• Work with your manager to request and/or purchase supplies needed for engaging programming.
• Accurately and timely document resident activity participation in our electronic record and coordinate with care team members to capture other engagement experiences.
• Assist residents during mealtimes while creating opportunities for socialization and connection with fellow residents and team members.
• Keep activity areas, office spaces, and activity storage areas clean, organized, and tidy.
• Work cooperatively and productively with residents, families, and fellow team members.
• Follow proper safety procedures and use devices/equipment appropriately to promote a safe working environment.
• Work willingly under direction and supervision.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding resident information and other business-related information pertaining to Messiah Lifeways.

Career growth

Your journey with Messiah Lifeways can grow right along with you! Potential career growth opportunities include:

• Earning additional certifications
• Advancing to Lead Enrichment Specialist
• Growing into a clinical role

Requirements

• Prior experience working directly with residents in long-term care and/or with residents living with dementia is preferred, but not required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Prior caregiving experience involving resident care or basic hygiene tasks is preferred, but not required.

Why you should choose us

At Messiah Lifeways, we work hard to create a culture of care where our team members feel supported and equipped to lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own team. Learn more about what we offer in our comprehensive benefits package.

Still not sure if you should apply? Don’t count yourself out! You may not meet every qualification listed for this role, but we still strongly encourage you to apply. Your unique skills, experiences, and passion for serving others might be exactly what we’re looking for!