Job Description

Activity AssistantFull Time9am-5:30pmup to $16.66 per hour
Come Discover the Endless Rewards of a Career that Matters at Tel Hai
Tel Hai is a nonprofit retirement community in Honey Brook, PA and a Certified "Great Place to Work!" We offer a vibrant, caring community with a long-standing reputation of providing exemplary service and care to our Residents as well as endless rewards to our team members.
Do you enjoy playing games and leading group activities? Have a passion for working with seniors? Or have a musical talent that you like to share? Tel Hai has a wonderful opportunity for an Activity Assistant to join our Lakeview Personal Care team in meeting the social and recreational needs of our residents.
This is a full time Monday-Friday position working 9am-5:30pm. Every third weekend and holiday required.

Tel Hai provides a vibrant and caring community to our team members as well! Here are just a few of the endless rewards our team members enjoy.

• A fun & fair work environment that encourages personal & professional growth.
• On Demand Pay Voluntary Benefit
• Discounted Meals
• Free Access to fitness centers, swimming pools, and wellness programs plus discounted memberships for family
• Discounted On-site Childcare ( Little Mates.)
• Discounted Entertainment Tickets & Personal Training Services
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Scholarship/Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for Team Member & Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses, Awards, & Appreciation Events
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plus Prescription Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts (with a company match)
• $25,000 Life Insurance (Paid by Tel Hai)
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability & Critical Care Insurance through AFLAC
• And more!

Activity Assistant Responsibilities include:

• Helps meet the social and recreational needs of the residents by leading activities such as games, bingo, book club, light exercise, etc.
• Provides activities for physical, intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, and vocational wellness to maintain health.
• Plans country rides and bust trips to local spots (stores, restaurants, ice cream shops, parks, etc.); drives small bus on outings.
• Helps in the planning of the monthly calendar of activities.
• Assists with care for department pets as needed.
• Provides assistance to residents at meals by serving coffee and tea, cutting of food, storing of walkers, and procuring of services of waitstaff. Provide proper hydration. Makes activity schedule announcements and other announcements as requested.

Requirements

Activity Assistant Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to speak in front of/lead activities of large groups.
• Previous experience working with seniors.
• Current driver's license in good standing for at least the past 3 years, and willingness and ability to drive small bus to transport residents safely on outings, required.
• Previous experience with individuals that have cognitive deficits (such as dementia) is preferred.
• Music, art, fitness, educational, or activity experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred (or must be willing to get with our assistance.)

Tel Hai is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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