Creative Activities Assistant - Elder Care Day Center

Community Life GmbH; Somerset Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Community LIFE is seeking a Therapeutic Activities Assistant at our Somerset, PA day center to support the Activities Coordinator in planning, coordinating, and implementing therapeutic activities for older adults. A Driver's license is required for occasional visits to participants' homes within the community.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm. A High School diploma or GED is required, with at least one year of experience with the frail or elderly and in providing therapeutic activities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with willingness to continue with credit and non-credit classes to advance and enhance skills.
• One year experience working with the frail or elderly.
• One year experience providing therapeutic activities in a social setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing therapeutic activities for older adults.
• Coordinate daily activity programs with the Activities Coordinator and Day Center staff.
• Travel to participants' homes within the community as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Leadership in absence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Community LIFE is seeking a Therapeutic Activities Assistant at our Somerset, PA day center to support the Activities Coordinator in planning, coordinating, and implementing therapeutic activities for older adults. A Driver's license is required for occasional visits to participants' homes within the community.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm. A High School diploma or GED is required, with at least one year of experience with the frail or elderly and in providing therapeutic activities