Activities Assistant Job at Asbury Communities, Gaithersburg, MD

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  • Asbury Communities
  • Gaithersburg, MD

Job Description



Today is a new day. At Asbury we’re filling it with more laughter, more possibilities, more ways to give back, all backed by support for whatever life brings your way. We are an organization with a mindset to help others, a place where seniors continue to teach, learn, and grow, a certified Great Place to Work where you can build a purposeful career. Let’s do all the good we can in this world – together. 

Asbury Methodist Village, a part of Asbury Communities, Inc., the 14 th -largest, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community system in the United States as ranked by LeadingAge Ziegler. It’s a welcoming environment unmatched in other continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) in Maryland. In addition, Asbury Methodist Village is proud to hold EAGLE accreditation from the United Methodist Association of Health & Welfare Ministries.

Come join our team that continues the legacy of serving the seniors of Montgomery County, MD and surrounding communities. 

Once you've submitted your application, you'll receive an email and text invitation from our trusted partner, Arena, to complete a short 3-5 minute questionnaire. Completing this step is required as part of the application process and helps us get to know you better. 

Hours and Pay​

  • Schedule is Wednesday's & Thursday's 9am to 5pm and as needed.
  • May include weekends and/or holidays.
  • $19.70/hr 

Job Description

  • Ensures that each resident has opportunities to be engaged in programming that meets their needs and embraces all components of wellness: physical, spiritual, vocational, emotional, social and intellectual.
  • Promotes the highest level of functionality and independence that residents can achieve and maintain. Works with the interdisciplinary team in skilled nursing and assisted living to determine what these levels are and how to best approach these goals.
  • Assists in the development, implementation and coordination of a calendar of activities in accordance with the needs, interests and capabilities of residents as determined by discussion with residents and team members.
  • Creates and establishes positive relationships with entertainers, churches and community groups in order to provide education and promote public relationships.
  • Directs individualized therapy programs for residents in goal planning and support/care plan meetings to set standards for resident participation and evaluate progress.
  • Uses current techniques in validation, re-motivation, reality orientation and Montessori approaches as dictated by client situation and safety.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalency, required.
  • Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation, BS or BA, preferred. 
  • Minimum one (1) year of Therapeutic Recreation or equivalent experience preferred (through volunteer work, internship, or paid experience); experience with geriatric residents in a long term care setting preferred.

Additional Information



Depending upon the status of the position, Asbury offers generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401K with match; PTO and paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Tags

Part time, Internship,

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