Activities Assistant (Full-Time) 9am-5pm
On-siteNewtown Square, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement group and individual recreation programs, including exercise classes, word games, horticulture, and arts and crafts. Inform residents of daily events and escort them to and from activities while identifying individual abilities to tailor programs. Maintain daily records of participation and assist in evaluating program effectiveness. Work a full-time 9am-5pm schedule with weekend and holiday rotation. Requires high school graduation, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Facetime, and the ability to read aloud. Candidates must demonstrate good judgment, organization, and a positive attitude toward elderly residents.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to work a weekend and holiday rotation
- High School graduate
- Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Office, Facetime, and iTunes
- Able to read aloud to a group and or individual
- Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Organization & time management skills
- Able to work both independently and with supervision
- Cheerfulness, positive attitude and the ability to motivate people
- Genuine liking and respect for the elderly, physically and cognitively impaired
- Successful completion of a criminal background check
- Satisfactory references
- Influenza record
- Drug screen
Desired Qualifications
- relevant experience in Long Term Care or the Recreation Field
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