Activity Assistant (Pediatrics)

Salary

$16.70 - $23.00

Overview

Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Activities assistant (Pediatrics) for Full Time, Opportunities!

 

We are currently seeking an Activities Assistant to ensure each residents’ social, emotional and developmental needs are met through a variety of activities.

Provide recreational activities for residents under leadership of a Recreational Therapist. Assist with planning, prepping, and leading 1:1 activities, group activities, and community life activities. Assist residents with ADL care, as necessary in accordance with care plan.

 

PSC Benefits to Explore:

• Full Suite of Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Pay
• Next Generation Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Thinking about Continuing your Education? Tap into our Tuition Assistance Programs to help you chase your goal

 

Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) Overview:

• At Pediatric Specialty Care, we are dedicated to providing the best possible long term, short term and transitional care available for technology-dependent and medically fragile infants, children and young adults. Pediatric Specialty Care is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of medically complex and technology dependent individuals ranging from birth to 21 years of age. Our goal is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. It is evident to our residents and their families that whether we are helping to transition a child back to their family’s home or celebrating a resident’s small, yet miraculous achievement, we are deeply committed to their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being every step of the way.

Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia, PA is located at: 3301 Scotts Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129. Apply to our Activities Assistant position today!

 

Responsibilities

Day-to-Day tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure activities are prepared for the day
• Facilitate group and individual activities per the monthly Activities Calendar
• Assist residents in their daily care, as needed
• Document activity participation and goals’ progress
• Accompany residents on community outings

 

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Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED
• Must be 21 years or older
• Artistic background or previous instruction from a certified activity consultant
• Ability to lead group programs
• Previous experience working in an activities department in long term care or hospital setting 
• This 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 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.

Salary : $17 - $23