THERAPY AIDE II (Life Enrichment/Activities)

Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior care facility in Allentown seeks a Therapy Aide II for planning and implementing recreational activities for residents. This part-time role (approx. 20 hours/week) may require evenings and weekends. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and a BS in Therapeutic Recreation or equivalent. A valid PA Driver's License is required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of substantiated experience in a relevant field.
• Possession of a valid PA Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing recreational activities for residents.
• Evaluating and implementing resident activities programming.
• Assisting in running large events and group activities.

Skills

Experience in Long-term Care Activities

Therapeutic Recreation

Life Enrichment activities

Education

BS in Therapeutic Recreation

Completion of the twelfth grade

Job description

Overview

Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab is seeking a Therapy Aide II (Activities/Life Enrichment) at Allentown & Fountain Hill locations.

• Evenings & weekends may be required
• Part-time approx. 20 hours not benefit eligible - 1,000/hr. year position

Responsibilities

• The TR Aide II will be part of a team responsible for planning and implementing recreational/leisure activities for residents at Cedarbrook.
• Evaluates and implements nursing home resident activities programming.
• Assesses resident recreation needs and helps to develop care planning in coordination with resident's input and the interdisciplinary team.
• Run group activities and assist the team in running large events, including resident outings.
• Works with the L.E. team and other departments, such as nursing, to ensure residents\' leisure needs are met as per the care plan in an organized and safe manner.
• Documents appropriately in the resident's chart.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of substantiated experience working in a Long-term Care Activities or Therapeutic Recreation or Life Enrichment Department and/or a BS in Therapeutic Recreation. If multiple candidates have the same amount of required Activities/T.R./L.E. experience, then the candidate with more seniority at Cedarbrook will be chosen.
• Educational equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession of a valid PA Driver's License

Full Job Description upon interview