Guthrie·Towanda, Pennsylvania
The Activities Assistant develops and implements meaningful recreational and therapeutic programs to enhance the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents. They also participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and maintain accurate departmental documentation.
Activities Assistant – Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) - Full Time
Help Enrich Lives Through Meaningful Activities and Compassionate Care.
Join Guthrie's Skilled Nursing team and make a lasting impact by creating engaging recreational programs that promote independence, social connection, and overall well-being for our residents.
Guthrie is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit integrated healthcare system serving communities throughout Northern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York. Our Skilled Nursing Unit is dedicated to providing exceptional resident-centered care through compassion, collaboration, and innovative programming that enhances quality of life.
The Activities Assistant works as part of the interdisciplinary Skilled Nursing team to develop and implement meaningful recreational and therapeutic activities for residents. This role promotes residents' physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being while encouraging participation, independence, and a high quality of life.
Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and Guthrie's established compensation practices.
Additional Notes
Provides services for residents 18 years of age and older, with the majority of services provided to elderly residents.
Position requires weekend, evening, and holiday participation based on resident programming needs.
Frequent exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, disagreeable sights, sounds, odors, and other healthcare-related hazards.
Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling throughout the workday.
Must be able to occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 60 pounds and, when necessary, assist with moving more than 100 pounds using appropriate equipment and safe techniques.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives, resident care conferences, departmental meetings, and ongoing education.
Other duties may be assigned based on departmental and resident needs.
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and prior experience working in a healthcare setting. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with elderly populations are essential for this role.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.