Weekend Activity Assistant - Luther Acres

Lititz- Skilled Healthcare Activity Assistant 

 When you are part of our team, you do work that matters! Activity Assistants are essential to providing our residents with enriching activities and programs in a therapeutic environment. Joining the Luthercare team can be a deeply fulfilling career choice for compassionate individuals who enjoy building meaningful relationships with older adults and their families and who may be looking for opportunities to grow in their career. Plus, you’ll join a team of dedicated professionals who want to provide the best customer service and care to our residents. 

We’re currently seeking dedicated Activity Assistants for Luther Acres, the Luthercare community in Lititz, PA. We are currently hiring an every other weekend/holiday position, 16hrs biweekly. 

We believe that a happy and fulfilled team is key to providing the best possible care, which is why we offer a variety of benefits that promote work-life balance. As a team member, you receive competitive pay, a tele-health system benefit, and a daily pay option to ensure that you have access to your hard-earned wages when you need them. We also offer generous paid time off, employee assistance programs for mental health and personal support, access to our campus gym and pool, discounts to our Luthercare for Kids childcare centers, and opportunities for career growth, advancement, and continuing education, including tuition reimbursement and scholarships. You also receive a 20% discount on all meals at our on-campus restaurants and can take advantage of several dining opportunities – from specially prepared takeout meals to themed dinners – throughout the year. 

WHAT YOU DO: 

As an Activity Assistant in Skilled Healthcare at Luther Acres, you’re an integral part of ensuring our residents enjoy enriching and engaging activities and programs. You’ll do this by performing a variety of duties, including, but not limited to: 

1. Getting to know each resident and his or her preferences to plan, organize, schedule, and implement one-on-one visits/activities and group activities to provide for a structured therapeutic environment 
2. Communicating resident progress with staff members, as well as documenting and maintaining accurate records of resident progress, attendance, participation, and hydration, while adhering to organizational and governmental regulations 
3. Assisting with basic care needs of residents, including, but not limited to, serving meals, transporting residents, and general housekeeping/organization of activity areas. 

ABOUT LUTHER ACRES:  

Luther Acres – located in the charming, historic town of Lititz – is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with a long history of providing excellent care and services. It is part of Luthercare, which is a not-for-profit, faith-based, and mission-driven organization. Luthercare provides a network of services through its full continuum of care with three communities in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. Luther Acres is its largest community, with nearly 600 residents living across its independent living cottages and apartments, personal care apartments, and skilled nursing healthcare center. 

 QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: 

1. High school diploma or equivalent  
2. Able to perform the functions required to push a wheelchair and transport residents. 

PREFERRED JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES/EDUCATION:  

1. Two (2) years of experience planning/organizing activity programs 

If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we invite you to apply today! 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. Luthercare is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free, healthy, safe workplace for all team members.