Activities Assistant

Shift: Day Shift

Status: Full-Time

Seeking engaging and compassionate individual with the ability to function and flourish within a team. Plans and facilitates engagement and recreational activities for residents in long term care. Strong oral and written communication and documentation skills. Competitive benefits package.

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to honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

Welcome to Homewood at Martinsburg

where making a positive impact is our daily goal. We're not just a team; we're a family dedicated to securing a bright future for our community. Homewood at Martinsburg is nestled amidst the picturesque beauty of Pennsylvania where we've grown to offer a range of senior living options.

In our dynamic, forward-thinking environment, compassion and care shine brightly. We celebrate innovation and cherish creativity. What we love most? Our team's unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life of our residents. We nurture professional growth, empowering our employees to be changemakers each and every day!

What’s in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Assistance for new LPNs/RNs – we pay up to 50% of your student loans
• Shift and weekend differentials
  
  

But that’s not all! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes:

• Referral bonus of up to $600
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement
  
  

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator in carrying out individual and group activities to meet the psycho social needs of each resident.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
• Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
• Helps develop, coordinate and assist residents to programs and activities.
• Develops and guides Reality Orientation activities (daily announcement, current events, large calendars, visual aides, seasonal decorations,...)
• Schedules regular use of Homewood’s van to include scenic drives, shopping trips, transportation to community events, etc.
• Assists in assigning volunteers to specific job responsibilities in activities, making sure the volunteer has adequate materials and supervision.
• Participates in resident care planning when pertinent information can be helpful.
• Facilitates in special functions from outside groups and special activities on weekends and evenings.
• Documents and charts attendance of all activities and reports observed changes in resident’s physical and emotional status to the licensed nurse.
• Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read, write and understand English well.
• Has compassion, understanding and empathy for older persons.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to listen and to communicate to residents at a level they can understand.
• Ability to and enjoys encouraging and motivating older persons.
• Qualities of creativity, resourcefulness and imagination in planning resident activities.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to drive Homewood’s van and has a valid driver’s license.
• Experience working with elderly preferred.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to constantly work on their feet during an 8 hour shift. Sometimes involved in assisting with resident transfers or repositioning. Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergency situations and during unexpected behavior of residents. Must be able to push residents who are in a wheel chair frequently throughout an 8 hour shift (and be able to drive the company van.)