Recreation Assistant

**Location**: Elwyn, PA

**Status**: Full time

**Shift**: Mon to Fri, 8 am to 430 pm, no nights/weekends/holidays

**Position Purpose**: The Recreation Assistant plays a vital role in planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreational activities for participants with the goal of enhancing participant experiences by proactively identifying and executing solutions.

**Position Details**:
This facility provides both housing and the LIFE program for senior adults comprised of deaf and/or blind participants over the age of 55.

**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 participant's 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.
- Experience in recreation activities strongly preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population or if less than one (1) year of experience, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
- Preference for education or training in geriatrics, including dementia.
- Willingness to learn American Sign Language (ASL) is required; proficiency is preferred.
- Strong conflict management skills, customer focus, and adaptability to changing work priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and basic knowledge of electronic mail and calendaring systems.

**Position Highlights and Benefits**:

- Comprehensive benefit packages including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and educational assistance.
- Access to daily wages through Daily Pay and incentives via the Employee Referral program.
- Supportive and participant-centered work environment.
- Comprehensive orientation and professional development opportunities.

**Ministry/Facility Information**:
Mercy LIFE Valley View is part of Trinity Health PACE, renowned for providing high-quality, comprehensive care to seniors in the community. These programs offer continuous, quality care, allowing seniors to maintain independence while receiving comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team.

**Benefits**:

- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

- Long term care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person