Job Description:

Activity Assistant

Requisition ID

2020-13886

# of Openings

1

Area of Interest

Social Work

Company

Elderwood

Location

Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster

Position Type

Regular Part-Time

Shift

Days

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Overview

Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster, PA are seeking a Part Time, Activity Assistant to work in our facility!
An active social life is an essential aspect for residents of Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster. Our Activity Assistants conduct enjoyable recreation programs that keep residents energized, engaged and mentally stimulated.
This is a part-time position consisting of 15-18 hours/week. Must have flexible scheduling to work weekends and holidays!

Responsibilities

Assists the Director Activities in planning and carrying out the activity program
- Transport residents to activities as needed using company vehicle
- Approaches residents on assigned unit to plan individual recreational and social activities; reports to Director Activities about response and cooperation of resident
- Prepares resident information for use by the Director Activities in care planning and documentation; writes progress notes as assigned
- Assists in developing and maintaining good contact with community resources for the betterment of the activities program
- Responsible for maintaining departmental inventory of equipment and supplies
- Maintains attendance records and prepares other reports as required

Qualifications

- High school diploma required
- PA Driver's License required
- Ability to relate and enjoy working with residents
- Tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents necessary
- Ability to develop good relationships with staff, volunteers, families and visitors
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to inspire and motivate others, create a warm and accepting climate for residents and be able to adapt and modify activities to meet their needs required
- Maturity, stability and willingness to accept responsibility necessary
- Understanding of the rights and needs of residents required
- Physical stamina for constant activity required
- Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required

Company Details

Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster is located in beautiful Western Lancaster County. Elderwood is a personal care community that takes a personal interest in those entrusted to our care. We offer specialty programs including Short-term Respite Care, Physical, Occupational ands Speech Therapy.

Employee Perks!

Clean, Neat & Newly Renovated Facility, Consistent work and holiday rotations to provide you with a great work/life balance, Conveniently located on a bus route, Free On-Site Parking, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes!, Truly make a difference in our residents' lives while providing top notch care

EOE Statement

WE 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.

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