Part-Time Therapy Aide I: Life Enrichment

COUNTY OF LEHIGH; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehabilitation in Allentown is seeking a Part-Time Therapy Aide I to join our Life Enrichment/Activities Department. You will assist with planning and facilitating recreational, social, educational, and devotional programs for residents, leading groups and promoting participation.

Ideal candidates are compassionate, patient, creative, and team-oriented, with a passion for working with older adults and making daily activities meaningful.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to completion of 12th grade.
• At least one year of experience assisting individuals with mental or physical limitations or in long-term care/therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and facilitating individual and group recreational, social, educational, and devotional programs.
• Lead motivational, recreational, and learning groups.
• Encourage and support residents as they participate in activities.
• Help create a welcoming and engaging environment for residents.
• Assist with resident outings, trips, and special events.
• Schedule and accompany residents on community trips and, when required, operate facility vans or buses.
• Maintain bulletin boards and help decorate resident areas for holidays and special events.
• Observe residents' participation and report changes or concerns.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Interacting with seniors

Creative

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehabilitation in Allentown is seeking a Part-Time Therapy Aide I to join our Life Enrichment/Activities Department. You will assist with planning and facilitating recreational, social, educational, and devotional programs for residents, leading groups and promoting participation.

Ideal candidates are compassionate, patient, creative, and team-oriented, with a passion for working with older adults and making daily activities meaningful.