Senior Recreation Assistant (ASL Friendly)

Trinity Health PACE; Elwyn (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

403(b) retirement

Educational assistance

Daily pay

Employee referrals

Job summary

Mercy LIFE Valley View, part of Trinity Health PACE, seeks a part-time Recreation Assistant to plan and deliver therapeutic activities for deaf seniors. The role covers Monday–Friday 8 am–4:30 pm with some weekend shifts; PRN coverage as needed. ASL learning required; prior recreation experience preferred.

You will support cognitive and social needs, help create care plans, and help publish calendars/newsletters while coordinating supplies and outreach in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in recreation activities strongly preferred.
• ASL learning encouraged; ASL proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute activities tailored to the dementia-specific population, including small groups, one-on-one sessions, and sensory stimulation.
• Develop/implement group and individual activities to address cognitive, physical, social, psychosocial, and artistic needs.
• Support participants in improving daily life by fostering socialization, expanding personal interests, increasing physical activity, and promoting lifelong learning.
• Assist in creating written plans of care for each participant's activities program.
• Contribute to the development of a monthly calendar and quarterly newsletter.
• Monitor inventory of recreation therapy supplies and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Conflict management

ASL learning

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email calendar

Job description

Mercy LIFE Valley View, part of Trinity Health PACE, seeks a part-time Recreation Assistant to plan and deliver therapeutic activities for deaf seniors. The role covers Monday–Friday 8 am–4:30 pm with some weekend shifts; PRN coverage as needed. ASL learning required; prior recreation experience preferred.

You will support cognitive and social needs, help create care plans, and help publish calendars/newsletters while coordinating supplies and outreach in a community-focused setting.