Activities Assistant

Activities AssistantMessiah Home - Mechanicsburg, PA 17055OverviewSalary Range $16.50 - $19.75 Hourly Position Type Part Time Job Shift Evening Education Level High School Category Health CareDescriptionMessiah Lifeways is hiring a Part Time Activities Assistant (Enrichment Specialist) to their team!! This Enrichment Specialist is a unique role that will work with both our Personal Care and Skilled Nursing residents and teams.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.Who You AreAre 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?If so, you could be the perfect fit for our next Enrichment Specialist!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.Schedule Details:Part Time; 42 hours/paySchedule: 12:30-8:30pm in Personal Care - Every Other Weekend and alternating Tuesday/Thursday rotation5:00-8:00pm in Skilled Nursing - Wednesdays and FridaysParticipate in holiday rotationWhat Will Help You Succeed We're looking for someone who brings a caring heart, a team-oriented attitude, and a willingness to learn!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.What You'll Do As an Enrichment Specialist, you'll help create meaningful experiences and build connections with our residents every day!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.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 here.Apply today!QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities:Ability to plan, coordinate and conduct meaningful enrichment programsMust have basic knowledge of computer programs, audio-visual equipment, and communication devicesMust work with children due to intergenerational programming as well as older adultsMust have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasmMust demonstrate professionalism and patience while supporting residents displaying challenging behavioral expressions Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent requiredPrior experience working directly with residents in long term care and/or residents with dementia preferredPrior caregiving experience with resident care or basic hygiene tasks preferred