Activities Assistant
Company: Monroeville Rehab and Wellness Center
Location: Monroeville
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Monroeville Rehab and Wellness Center -
Full Time Activities Assistant -
Salary: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour depending on years of experience
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We offer great Benefits!
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Job description
Activity Assistant
If you are passionate about working with senior citizens then come
join our amazing team at Monroeville Rehabilitation and Wellness
Center!! We are currently seeking a - Full-Time Activity Assistant
to join our AMAZING TEAM for Daylights and every other weekend.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide recreational
activities for residents by assisting in planning, conducting,
evaluation and participating in one on one and group activity
programs. The Activity Assistant also ensures a safe environment
for the residents at all times.
Job Responsibilities:
Helps resident maintain their highest level of functioning by
presenting appropriate activity programs according to resident's
physical capacity, cognitive ability and interest.
Motivate resident to take an interest in their life and community
by investigating alternative methods of activities, resident
hobbies, and community interest.
Prepare Recreational therapy (dementia group) as assigned on a
weekly basis.
Delivers mail, flowers and other items to residents in timely
manner and reads mail to residents upon request.
Prepares for activity program by assuring all supplies are
available and room is ready.
Encourages residents to participate by announcing activity 30
minutes before start of activity.
Assist in transporting residents to activity program.
Conducts resident shopping as requested.
Accompanies residents outside facility to participate in community
events.
Assist resident in craft projects and activity.
Implements activity procedures Assist directed by the Activity
Director by creating decorations, setting up necessary equipment,
creating ceramics, needlework, woodwork, and other crafts,
escorting residents to and from activity area and awarding
prizes.
Assist in making appointments for the resident as requested.
Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties and providing
games/activities for residents.
Supervise activities as necessary.
Maintains competency & is tested to be competent in: subject to
change based on educational needs of staff.
Safety and care of resident during transport.
Safety and care of resident during activities.
Proper chart documentation or resident participation and
evaluation.
Follows proper procedures during resident activity such as
ceramics, crafts, needlework, games, etc.
Performs other duties as required.
Education and Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred.
Previous long-term care experience is desirable.
Artistic background or previous instruction from a certified
activity consultant.
Please reply with a resume or apply in person at 4142 Monroeville
Boulevard, Monroeville, PA 15146.
EOE
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Schedule:
8 hour shift
Education:
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Experience:
Long Term Care: 1 year (Preferred)
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Work Location: One location
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Keywords: Monroeville Rehab and Wellness Center, Pittsburgh , Activities Assistant, Other , Monroeville, Pennsylvania
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