Recreational Therapy Aide, Skilled Nursing Center (Part time, Weekends)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center in Scranton, PA seeks a Recreation Therapy Aide under the Director of Recreation Therapy to plan, organize, and implement a variety of individual and group activities for residents. Assigned duties adapt to the person-specific needs of residents.

A high school diploma is preferred; CPR certification is required and PA state police background check is mandatory. Driving is preferred and, if selected, you may need to complete Allied Services’ Driver Training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience working with a geriatric population preferred.
• Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.
• Must be certified or become certified in CPR.
• Ability to maintain/promote positive relationships with residents, families, and facility personnel required.
• Valid PA driver’s license preferred.
• If selected as a driver, must pass Allied Services’ Driver Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement a variety of individual and group activities for residents.
• Assist in meeting the needs of all residents of Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center.
• Work under the direction of the Director of Recreation Therapy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

PA Driver's license (preferred)

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Recreation Therapy, the Recreation Therapy Aide plans, organizes, and implements a variety of individual and group activities designed to meet the needs of all residents of Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center.

Brief Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Recreation Therapy, the Recreation Therapy Aide plans, organizes, and implements a variety of individual and group activities designed to meet the needs of all residents of Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center.

Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the person‑specific needs of the patients served.

Type of supervision exercised: none. Jobs reporting to this position: none.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Previous Experience Working With a Geriatric Population Preferred.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.

Must be certified or become certified in CPR.

Ability to maintain/promote positive relationships with residents, families, and facility personnel required.

Valid PA driver’s license preferred.

If selected as a driver, must pass Allied Services’ Driver Training Program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work duties require exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 10‑33% of shift), and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently (approx 33‑66% of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move, lift, carry, push, and pull objects.

Position involves bending, reaching, walking, transporting of wheelchairs, and stooping (occasionally in strained position) throughout shift.

Ability to transport self throughout facility is required.

Must be able to load/unload and securely strap residents onto van for safe transport.

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS:

Possible exposure to paint fumes in certain craft activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works on units, residents' dining room, and outside the facility.