Therapeutic Activities Assistant

Community Life GmbH; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Community LIFE is seeking an Activities Assistant to support our day center for older adults in Somerset, PA. You will help the Activities Coordinator plan, organize, coordinate, and implement therapeutic activities to keep participants engaged and safe.

A driver’s license is required for occasional community visits to bring activities directly to homes and facilities. We value creativity, teamwork, and leadership for taking charge in the Coordinator’s absence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing therapeutic activities.
• Support the Activities Coordinator; adapt activities to daily needs and participants.
• Travel occasionally to participants' homes within the community as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Leadership

Activity planning

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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:

Somerset, 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!