Activity Assistant, Pediatrics

Activity Assistant - Pediatric Specialty CareBring Energy, Creativity, and Compassion to Children Who Need It MostAt 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.Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA (Bucks County) is seeking a warmhearted and enthusiastic Activities Assistant to join our team in a Part-time status! We are currently seeking an Activities Assistant to ensure each residents' social, emotional and developmental needs are met through a variety of 1:1 and group activities.Working under the guidance of a Recreational Therapist, you'll play a vital role in creating individualized and group activities that support developmental growth, social interaction, and emotional well-being in a specialized pediatric environment.If you are patient, creative, and passionate about working with children of varying developmental levels, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.Why This Role MattersMany of the children at PSC have complex medical needs and limited access to traditional childhood experiences. As an Activity Assistant, you help create those moments - through structured recreation, creative programming, and community life events that bring energy and engagement to their daily lives. Your work directly supports each child's highest level of functioning, independence, and quality of life.What Makes PSC DifferentSpecialized pediatric population with complex medical needsA structured, team-supported environmentMeaningful, relationship-driven workA mission-centered culture focused on dignity, growth, and developmentThe opportunity to see the direct impact of your creativity and careThis is not a passive role - it's active, engaging, and essential to our children's daily lives.Who Thrives Here...Individuals who:Display patience, empathy, and enthusiasmEnjoy working with children of diverse developmental levelsAre flexible and creative problem-solversWork well independently and as part of a teamBring positive energy and professionalism to every shiftActivities Assistant Shift Options (7.5-hour shifts): seeking to fill a full-time 11:00am-7:00pm & part-time position traveler position pending a 3:00pm-7:00pm or 4:00pm-8:00pm shift options.401K with Employer MatchingEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Dental, Vision, and Medical insuranceEmployee Discount ProgramPTO (vacation and holiday accruals)Company Mission, Vision and Core Values:Mission: People caring for peopleVision: We strive to be your partner of choiceCore Values - ICARE Principles:Integrity - We are honest and do what is rightCollaboration - We work as a team and earn the trust of our partnersAccountability - We turn purpose into action to achieve our goals and celebrate the accomplishments of othersRespect - We treat others with courtesy and dignityExcellence - We pursue high standards and innovation to be the bestIf you are looking for a role where creativity meets purpose - and where your work helps children build confidence, connection, and joy - Pediatric Specialty Care is the place to grow your career.Apply today and help create meaningful moments that matter.Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA is located at: 90 Cafferty Road, Point Pleasant, PA 18950.ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Do as an Activity Assistant with PSC:Assist in planning, preparing, and leading 1:1 and group activitiesSupport community life programming both on and off campusAdapt activities to meet each child's physical and developmental abilitiesEncourage participation and build positive, supportive relationshipsAssist with ADL care as needed in accordance with care plansDocument participation and engagement accurately and timelySupport a safe, inclusive, and uplifting environmentYou'll collaborate closely with the Recreational Therapist and interdisciplinary team to ensure programming is purposeful and individualized.QualificationsActivity Assistant:Graduate of an accredited high school or GEDMust be 21 years or olderArtistic background or previous instruction from a certified activity consultantAbility to lead group programsPrevious experience working in an activities department in long term care or hospital settingThis position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.EOE StatementWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.