Activities Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Cedar Haven Healthcare Center of Lebanon, PA was recently voted the Best Nursing Home in Lebanon Valley! We are seeking to hire a full-time Activities Aide in the Therapeutic Recreation department at our facility. Are you looking for a positive and fun work environment? Are you a caring and compassionate individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of our residents by playing games, leading crafts, and participating in other fun activities? If so, please read on!

We offer an excellent benefits package including Health insurance plan options with a competitive employer contribution, dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, holidays, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) plan, a meal program, and employee recognition programs. We even offer discounts to local attractions, a Verizon discount, a discounted membership to the YMCA, and a free smoking cessation program. If this sounds like the opportunity that you've been looking for, apply today!

ABOUT CEDAR HAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER

Cedar Haven is a great place to work because our dedicated employees strive to offer the best and most compassionate care to our residents! Serving people with excellence is our passion and we have been taking care of the Lebanon area for over 50 years. We have a proven track record for providing the best and most compassionate care to our residents. Our activities department offers up to 100 fun events for our residents each month.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A THERAPEUTIC RECREATION / ACTIVITIES AIDE

The TR / Activities Aide assists by encouraging residents to participate in our daily activities that range from arts and crafts or music to pet therapy and literary activities or games. As a TR / Activities Aide, you will spend much of your time interacting directly with residents during daily programming, lunch in the main dining room, and with large groups off the unit. You will also engage in one-on-one visits with residents and are responsible to complete documentation on a weekly basis. The ideal candidate would be creative and able to plan, adapt, and implement projects and activities to the residents' abilities during group sessions. Other activities offered by this department for resident enjoyment include horticulture, spiritual offerings, food preparation, card and board games, and physical activities. You will also interact with friends and family members of our residents as you share some of the gift shop responsibilities with our team.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THERAPEUTIC RECREATION / ACTIVITIES AIDE

The ideal candidate must be able to: (1) relate to the residents' life experiences and current interests, (2) monitor and chart residents' activity involvement accurately, (3) work independently and (4) possess patience and an understanding of the residents' concerns and needs.

WORK SCHEDULE

Our Therapeutic Recreation / Activities Aide will work Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm as well as every other weekend and every other holiday. Also, one evening a month 12p-8pm You may be requested to work at other times for special events.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Activities Aide position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!