Therapeutic Activity Worker – Direct Care & Programs

Merakey; Moon (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform (Goga)

Care.com access for backup care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning access

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Therapeutic Activity Worker for our program in Coraopolis, PA. Earn up to $19.00/hour with the enhanced pay option. The schedule is Monday through Friday with flexible start times: 6:30am-3:00pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, or 9:00am-5:30pm.

The role involves escorting and direct care for developmentally disabled individuals, under direction of program instructors and the program director. Responsibilities include documenting progress, organizing events, assisting daily living

Qualifications

• A High School diploma and related work experience is desired.
• Such Training as may have been gained through working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Implements individual goal plans, alternate and /or back-up activities, and documents residents' attendance and progress in the program areas.
• Assists in organizing and conduction of special events and off - campus trips.
• Assists the residents' activities of daily living; such as, toileting, feeding and other personal hygiene needs.
• Provides guidance in social, recreational, education and therapeutic activities.
• Escorts residents to and from scheduled program classes

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Therapeutic Activity Worker for our program in Coraopolis, PA. Earn up to $19.00/hour with the enhanced pay option. The schedule is Monday through Friday with flexible start times: 6:30am-3:00pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, or 9:00am-5:30pm.

The role involves escorting and direct care for developmentally disabled individuals, under direction of program instructors and the program director. Responsibilities include documenting progress, organizing events, assisting daily living