Activity Assistant

Activity Assistant Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center - 2.4 Gloucester City, NJ Job Details Full-time $16 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Some college Working with geriatric patients Entry level Full Job Description Do you love crafting, singing, dancing, storytelling, chatting with people? If so, come join our Team! Elmwood Hills Health Care Center's Activity Department is seeking a positive, upbeat individual to help improve the quality of life for residents by planning, organizing, and leading social, recreational, and therapeutic activities. This position is Full-time, including every other weekend & some holidays. We are offering a pleasant working atmosphere, a competitive rate of pay and a generous benefit package including Health, Dental, Matched 401(k) and PTO Days. Uniforms will be provided. Responsibilities include planning and leading engaging groups and individual activities for our L.T.C. population and Dementia Unit.

Leading group activities includes:

arts and crafts, music, sing-alongs, trivia, games, exercise sessions, and social events. Activity assistants will also encourage participation from residents as well as provide individualized attention and assist with sensory stimulation. May be trained to assist with feeding residents at meal times when required. If you love to love, have plenty of TLC, are fun, and enjoy being with people, this job might be your fit! Perfect for college or nursing students looking to gain experience with geriatric population. Interested and qualified may submit Resume via e-mail