Activities Associate -Brookline Wellspring

Company: Juniper Communities
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

_*Now offering Daily Pay! No need to wait for Payday!*_*Part Time Position HIRING IMMEDIATELY! (12:30pm-7:30pm)* *roughly 18 hours per week, working every other weekend off**Pay: Starting at $15.00 per hour*Role: Assists in the creation, planning and implementation of the Connections program the daily activities for our residents. You will ensure the maximum levels of resident leisure contentment, as well as physical, mental, and psychological well being.*Responsibilities: *Assist in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating of the Connections activity program for the community.Assist in the planning and posting of a monthly calendar of events, monthly newsletter and coordination of special events and programs.Assist in arranging and at times render transportation for the residents.Works closely with Wellness Associates for the implementation of Connections activity programs.*Requirements*:High School Diploma, a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology, Gerontology, or other related field (Preferred)Previous experience in healthcare or service related setting (Preferred)Must be at least 16 years old with a valid state driver's license (Required)Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adult.Juniper Village at the Spearly Center is a skilled nursing facility specializing in mental and behavioral health so besides the typical alzheimers/dementia diagnosis, we cater to residents with schizophrenia, bipolar, TBI, failed suicide attempts, and more. We are looking for those who care and value and able to assist are residents in need.*Why Juniper?*Grow. At Juniper, career possibilities abound!If you're just starting out in your career or you're a seasoned professional, Juniper is a wonderful place to discover a career path that connects passion with a purpose. Our team-oriented culture and mentorship programs help you to develop skills to succeed throughout your professional journey.Once you find your niche at Juniper, we'll give you a path to grow and can even help with schooling expenses!Equal Opportunity Employer#EY61Job Type: Part-timePay: From $15.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Retirement plan* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Evening shift* Monday to Friday* Weekend availabilityCOVID-19 considerations:Employees are provided proper PPE and must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated pursuant to federal guidelinesAbility to commute/relocate:* State College, PA 16801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Education:* High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:* Senior care: 1 year (Preferred)* Memory care/Dementia: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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