Therapeutic Activities Assistant

Community LIFE; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,352 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

4 weeks Paid Vacation

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Appreciation events

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Community LIFE in McKeesport, PA is seeking a Therapeutic Activities Assistant to support the Activities Coordinator in planning and delivering engaging programs for older adults at our day center. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, one year of experience with frail or elderly individuals, and a valid driver's license for occasional visits.

Hours are Mon–Fri, 7:30am–4:00pm, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED holder willing to continue skills development.
• One year experience with frail or elderly and therapeutic activities in a social setting.
• Able to take on a leadership role in the absence of Activities Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Assist Activities Coordinator with planning and implementing therapeutic activities.
• Coordinate and deliver engaging programs for older adults at the day center.
• Travel within the community to engage participants and support activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Creativity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Therapeutic Activities Assistant

Community LIFE McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

Summary: Are you a creative person who loves activities, crafts and games? Come join the most fun department in town! At Community LIFE, our Activities Assistant helps the Activities Coordinator with the planning, organization, coordination and implementation of therapeutic activities for older adults at our day center. The work duties vary on a day-to-day basis- you will not be bored in this job! A Driver's license is required for this position, as you will occasionally travel to homes within the community to do activities with our participants.

Location: McKeesport, PA

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Required Education: High School diploma or GED with the willingness to continue with credit and non-credit classes to advance and enhance skills.

Required Experience: One year experience working with the frail or elderly. One year experience providing therapeutic activities in a social setting.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work cooperatively with Activities Coordinator and Day Center staff.
• Willingness to use skills, talents, and creativity to enhance and advance activity programming format.
• Ability / knowledge to take on leadership role in the absence of Activities Coordinator

About us: Community LIFE is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life. Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our professionals are committed to keeping older adults independent, and in their homes. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.

Benefits: Community LIFE offers a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Life insurance, Long Term Disability insurance, 4 weeks Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement, Employee Appreciation events, and more!

Salary Information

$15.5 - $18Hourly Wage