The Gardens at Wyoming Valleyis seeking an Activities Aide for our skilled nursing facilityin Wilkes-Barre, PA .

You would conduct activities for residents, under the direction of the Director of Activities.

Shifts Available:

• 8a - 3:30p Every other weekend and holiday required.

Responsibilities:

The Activities Assistant is responsible for ensuring that the emotional, recreational, and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.

• Assists residents to accomplish normal activities of living, ex: writing letters, making phone calls, registering to vote, etc.
• Assists with record keeping of residents’ progress and activity attendance.
• Assist mail delivery, escorting residents to the activity programs, flower/plant care within the facility, pet/fish care, preparation of monthly newsletter, fund-raising efforts, and making morning announcements over P.A. system.
• Directs or carries out a program of activities which will provide entertainment, inter-communication, exercise, relaxation, and opportunities to express creative talents and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs as planned by the Activities Director.
• Provides the resident with craft supplies, materials, and equipment and supervises patients during craft activities.
• Helps the residents to utilize their potential by encouraging them to work on crafts, paints, etc.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED preferred.
• Previous long-term care or experience working with the elderly or disabled is desirable

Benefits:

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including:

*New* Now offering Education Assistance:

• Get up to $5,250 per year towards tuition* or
• Get up to $2,625 per year towards paying off a Non-Federal Nursing Student Loan!*

• Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care,
• Telemedicine Program,
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance,
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability,
• 401(k) Savings Plan,
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
• Commuter Benefits,
• and Planned Time-Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick).

Such benefits, as well as bonus and variable compensation plans, are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service

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