Activities Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare is now seeking a Full-Time Activities Assistant to join our team!

Our focus is quality care in a supportive and friendly environment. Our facility offers a wide range of amenities, specializing in short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care. At Lakewood, we believe in focusing on key initiatives to improve the quality of life, medical care, and outcomes for everyone. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

Position summary:

The purpose of the Activities Assistant requires the ability to assist in planning, developing, organizing and implementing of the activity program under the supervision of the Activities Director, effective verbal and written English communication. This position requires frequent bending, stooping, stretching and lifting; corrected vision and hearing to normal range; and being able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities of Activities Assistant:

1. Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing the activities program.

2. Meet with the Activities Director, staff, and residents for planning activities.

3. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility and network with outside community agencies.

4. Assist in the development of, and participation in, regularly scheduled in-service training programs.

5. Assist in the arrangement and escort of residents with field trips whenever necessary.

6. Assist in the recording and maintaining records of resident’s participation in activities.

7.  Assist with the volunteer program.

8. Assist with Activity Director with MDS, care plans and the organization of the Activity Department.

9. Report any changes in the resident’s condition immediately to the Nursing Department.

10. Assist with outside activities and groups for the residents.

11. Distribute mail/periodicals to residents.

12. Conducts the scheduled Activity programs in a timely manner according to the Monthly Activity Calendar provided by director.

Qualifications of Activities Assistant:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Recreation, or a related field preferred

• Previous experience in recreational activities, long-term care, assisted living, or healthcare preferred

• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license preferred

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating as part of a team

• Compassionate, energetic, creative, and dependable

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance offered.

• Daily Pay with Tap Check.

• Paid Time Off.

• Holiday Pay.

• Life Insurance / Short Term Disability.

Status Availability :

Full time (32 hours per week).

On Site.

 
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