Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant

Job Location: Havertown, Pennsylvania

Company: Westgate Hills

Job Summary:

Westgate Hills Rehab in Havertown, PA is seeking a passionate and dedicated Activities Assistant to join our team! As a key member of our recreation department, you will play a vital role in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs for our residents. If you're looking for a fulfilling career that makes a difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs, including observing resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement

• Participate in community planning, discharge planning, and development of recreation care plans and resident assessments

• Interview residents and family members to obtain recreation information and involve them in planning recreation programs

• Coordinate activities with other departments and keep abreast of economic conditions to recommend adjustments in recreation programs

• Assist in developing and implementing a quality assurance program for the recreation department and participate in facility surveys as necessary

• Ensure that all charted recreation progress notes are informative and descriptive of services provided and indicate resident response to services

• Arrange transportation for field trips and assist with in-room residents as needed

Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing circumstances

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to lift, transfer, or move residents and equipment as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent required

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate

• Opportunities for professional growth and development