Recreation Assistant

18 hours ago

McKeesport, United States Community LIFE Full time
Summary: Are you a creative person who loves activities, crafts and games? Come join the most fun department in town At Community LIFE, our Recreation/Activties 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 and a flexible work schedule is required - 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.

Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience: One year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, providing activities in a social setting. Must have specific recreation/activities experience.

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 EOE

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