Therapeutic Activities Assistant

Community LIFE; Somerset Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Community LIFE is seeking a Therapeutic Activities Assistant at our Somerset, PA day center to support the Activities Coordinator in planning, coordinating, and implementing therapeutic activities for older adults. A Driver's license is required for occasional visits to participants' homes within the community.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm. A High School diploma or GED is required, with at least one year of experience with the frail or elderly and in providing therapeutic activities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with willingness to continue with credit and non-credit classes to advance and enhance skills.
• One year experience working with the frail or elderly.
• One year experience providing therapeutic activities in a social setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing therapeutic activities for older adults.
• Coordinate daily activity programs with the Activities Coordinator and Day Center staff.
• Travel to participants' homes within the community as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Leadership in absence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Therapeutic Activities Assistant

Day Center-004711 Full Time 40 Somerset, Somerset, PA, US

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: 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!