Therapeutic Activities Assistant

Community-Life; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long Term Disability insurance

Paid Vacation (4 weeks)

Paid Holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Appreciation events

Job summary

Community LIFE is seeking a Therapeutic Activities Assistant in McKeesport, PA to support the planning, coordination and execution of therapeutic activities for older adults at our day center.

The role requires a Driver's license for occasional community travel. Hours are Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:00pm. A High School diploma or GED is required, with willingness to continue learning. One year of experience with the frail or elderly and in providing therapeutic activities is expected.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination and implementation of therapeutic activities for older adults.
• Collaborate with the Activities Coordinator and Day Center staff to run daily programs.
• Occasionally travel to participants' homes to conduct activities within the community.

Skills

Cooperative teamwork

Creativity in activities

Leadership in absence of supervisor

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Therapeutic Activities Assistant

Full Time 40 McKeesport, McKeesport, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3145

Salary Range: $15.50 To $18.00 Hourly

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!