Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults while gaining valuable healthcare experience, building professional skills, and having fun along the way.
- Gain hands-on experience in a healthcare setting while helping create engaging and enjoyable experiences for Long-Term Care residents.
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Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.
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Benefits: This is not a benefited position.
- Support resident participation in recreational, social, and wellness activities by providing encouragement and mobility assistance as needed.
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Assist with games, crafts, music programs, exercise groups, special events, and other recreational activities.
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Interact respectfully with residents while promoting dignity, privacy, and resident rights.
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Document resident participation in activities according to department procedures.
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Follow established safety practices and assist in creating a positive, welcoming environment for residents and visitors.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
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Ability to obtain BLS Certification upon hire.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Food Worker’s Card upon hire.
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Basic communication and computer skills.
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Reliable, dependable, and willing to learn.
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Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with residents, families, and staff.
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Interest in healthcare, recreation, education, human services, or community service preferred.
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Physical ability to stand, walk, stoop, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
The South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska. This position works primarily within the Long-Term Care unit, interacting regularly with residents, families, staff, and visitors while supporting a variety of recreational and social activities. Most work is performed indoors and involves moderate physical activity, including walking, standing, and assisting residents to and from activities.
Job Hazard: Exposure to infectious diseases, resident handling activities, slips, trips, falls, and other hazards commonly associated with healthcare environments may occur.
