Activity Assistant, Pediatrics
Overview
At Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC), our Activity Assistants do more than lead games - they help medically fragile children experience joy, connection, and meaningful engagement every single day. PSC in Point Pleasant, PA (Bucks County) is seeking a warmhearted and enthusiastic Activities Assistant to join our team in a Part-time status!
Responsibilities
- Aid 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.
- Sustain a safe, inclusive, and uplifting environment.
- Collaborate closely with the Recreational Therapist and interdisciplinary team to ensure programming is purposeful and individualized.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited high school or GED.
- Must be 21 years or older.
- Artistic background or previous instruction from a certified activity consultant.
- Previous experience working in an activities department in long term care or hospital setting.
Pay & Schedule
Shift options available: 10:00am-6:00pm & 11:00am-7:00pm. Salary starting at $20.00 / Hour.
Benefits
- 401K with Employer Matching
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Dental, Vision, and Medical insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- PTO (vacation and holiday accruals)
About the Role
This is not a passive role - it's active, engaging, and essential to our children’s daily lives. Individuals who display patience, empathy, and enthusiasm, enjoy working with children of diverse developmental levels, are flexible and creative problem-solvers, work well independently and as part of a team, and bring positive energy and professionalism to every shift are ideal candidates.