Activity Assistant

About the role

Orwigsburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Activities Assistant to join their team. Positions are full-time, part-time day/evening shifts, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM and/or 4 PM - 8 PM, 12 PM - 8 PM. Candidates must be flexible to work every other weekend and every other holiday.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Helps residents maintain their highest level of functioning by presenting appropriate activity programs according to resident's physical capacity, cognitive ability and interest.
• Invites and encourages resident participation and assists in transporting.
• Accompanies residents outside the facility to participate in community events.
• Create decorations, set up necessary equipment, create various crafts, and award prizes.
• Assist in planning, layout, and distribution of monthly activity calendar.
• Schedule movies, plan parties, and provide games/activities for residents.
• Supervise and lead activities as necessary.
• Create decorations, set up necessary equipment, create various crafts, and award prizes.
• Attend and contribute to resident Care Plan Meetings.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs and facility committees/programs.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in recreation with long-term care experience being preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks required in skilled nursing.

Benefits for Qualified Employees

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Awards and recognition programs
• Tuition reimbursement