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SENIOR RECREATION ASSISTANT

Location: Elwyn PA

Status: Full time

Shift: Monday - Friday 8 am to 430 pm

Position Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to assist with creating implementation and evaluation of therapeutic recreational activities for all participants in accordance with the participants assessment and care plan. The Senior Recreation Assistant will proactively identify develop and execute solutions to enhance the participant experience. This position is also responsible for leading recreational activities in absence of the recreation therapist or manager.

What you will do

This program provides services to a community specifically comprised of deaf seniors. All candidates must be willing to learn American Sign Language (ASL).

What you will do:

• Plan and execute activities tailored to the dementia-specific population including small groups one-on-one sessions and sensory stimulation.

• Develop/implement group and individual activities to address participants cognitive physical social psychosocial and artistic needs.

• Support participants in improving their daily lives by fostering socialization expanding personal interests increasing physical activity and promoting lifelong learning.

• Assist in creating written plans of care for each participants activities program

• Contribute to the development of a monthly calendar and quarterly newsletter.

• Monitor inventory of recreation therapy supplies and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in social or recreational programs with frail or elderly population required

• Willingness to learn ASL required. American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency preferred

• Education or training in geriatrics including dementia preferred.

• Must manage conflict well be customer focused have high decision quality flexibility to adapt to ongoing change and have organizational agility.

• Well-developed written oral and/or ASL communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.

• Comprehensive proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word Excel Power Point etc.); basic knowledge and experience with electronic mail and calendaring system

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.

• Some travel within the region may be required.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits including 1st Day medical coverage dental vision paid time off 403B and educational assistance.

• Access to daily pay and employee referral incentives.

• Supportive environment with a patient-centered focus.

• Opportunities for professional development.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy LIFE Valley View part of Trinity Health PACE provides high-quality care to seniors in the communities we serve. Our interdisciplinary team offers comprehensive services allowing seniors to remain independent at home.

We are guided by core values of reverence commitment safety justice stewardship and integrity.

Apply now for this rewarding opportunity!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.