Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Community LIFE; Wilkinsburg (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

Job summary

Community LIFE Wilkinsburg is seeking an energetic Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to support the Activities Coordinator in planning and implementing engaging activities for older adults at our day center.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus at least one year of experience with the frail or elderly and experience delivering therapeutic activities in a social setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with willingness to take classes to advance.
• At least 1 year experience with frail or elderly individuals.
• Experience providing therapeutic activities in a social setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activities Coordinator with planning and implementing therapeutic activities.
• Help coordinate daily activities at the day center.
• Occasionally travel to participants' homes with a driver’s license.

Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Leadership in absence of supervisor

Willingness to learn

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Community LIFE Wilkinsburg, 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.

Hours: Monday‑Friday 7:30 am‑4:00 pm

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

$15.50 - $18.00 Hourly Wage