Veterans Activity & Wellness Specialist

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Spring City (Chester County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Veterans Center in Pennsylvania is seeking a compassionate Therapeutic Activities Aide to plan, lead, and support resident activities, helping individuals reach their physical, cognitive, and social best. Responsibilities include guiding residents during activities, ensuring safety, and coordinating with staff to deliver engaging programs.

The role requires a demonstrated ability to support social interaction, manage supplies, and participate in ongoing trainings.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as an Aide Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration).
• Six months of work experience providing care to individuals requiring assistance with daily activities.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead recreational and educational activities and outings.
• Assist individuals and groups during activities to help residents socialize and enjoy themselves.
• Maintain safe conditions, perform minor housekeeping duties, observe resident behavior, and report concerns or incidents to supervisors.
• Drive and escort residents to and from program outings, help residents transfer to and from wheelchairs and bus seats.
• Maintain inventory of activity supplies and equipment, prepare items needed for activities, and initiate purchase requests when needed.
• Attend trainings and meetings to support quality assurance, performance improvement, and facility goals.

Skills

Caregiving

Interpersonal communication

Reliability

Tools

None

Job description

Southeast Veterans Center in Pennsylvania is seeking a compassionate Therapeutic Activities Aide to plan, lead, and support resident activities, helping individuals reach their physical, cognitive, and social best. Responsibilities include guiding residents during activities, ensuring safety, and coordinating with staff to deliver engaging programs.

The role requires a demonstrated ability to support social interaction, manage supplies, and participate in ongoing trainings.