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Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Activity Assistant

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What they do

A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.

$31,898 / year median in Pennsylvania

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Orwigsburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center , located in Orwigsburg, PA is seeking to hire an enthusiastic and innovative Activities Assistant to join our team! Full time, Part Time day/evening shift, 930a-430p and/or 4p-8p, 12p-8p Must be flexible to work every other weekend and every other holiday
The Perks:
Your chance to work for a fun and supportive team that truly values you! Monthly employee appreciation activities Management is friendly, caring, and approachable competitive rate
NEXT DAY PAY AVAILABLE
Tuition assistance offered to qualified staff
The Company:
We offer short term rehabilitative services and long-term nursing care We provide exemplary customer service and top-quality care We are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care We embrace a person-centered care approach to ensure quality of life We show value and respect to our employees by offering opportunities for career advancement and promotion from within The most successful candidates: Have experience working in recreation Long-term care experience preferred Possess a passion for working with and having impactful interaction with seniors Are creative, compassionate, patient, and willing to go the extra mile Have effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills Have experience in long-term care or physical rehabilitative setting Possess a positive attitude Treat each resident with care, compassion, dignity, and respect Embrace our person-centered care approach to meet each resident's needs and preferences The responsibilities & duties: Helps resident maintain their highest level of functioning by presenting appropriate activity programs according to resident's physical capacity, cognitive ability and interest Invites and encourages resident participation and assists in transporting Accompanies residents outside facility to participate in community events Create decorations, up set necessary equipment, create various crafts, and award pries Assist in planning, layout and distribution of monthly activity calendar Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties and providing games/activities for residents Supervise and lead activities as necessary Create decorations, setup necessary equipment, create various crafts, and award pries Attend and contribute to resident Care Plan Meetings Participate in Quality Assurance programs and facility committees/programs The benefits for qualified employees: Health & Dental Insurance Generous paid time off (PTO) Paid holidays Continuous professional and clinical training Awards and recognition programs Tuition reimbursement
The Qualifications:
Must have experience in recreation with long term care experience being preferred Ability to perform physical tasks required in skilled nursing For immediate consideration, please apply and call Theresa in HR at 570-366-2999 IND456