What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Activities Aide position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Soldiers' and Sailors' Home is seeking a compassionate Therapeutic Activities Aide who is outgoing and motivated to enhance the lives of the men and women who served for our great country. If you are ambitious, confident, and committed to providing amazing resident care and resident interaction, this job is for you!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Therapeutic Activities Aide, you will conduct planned activity sessions that help residents achieve their highest level of physical, cognitive, and social abilities. You will plan activities and outings that enhance socialization, interpersonal relationships, and self-esteem; maintain working relationships with veterans service organizations; and instruct residents individually and in group sessions. This role requires the ability to create a safe and cordial atmosphere for residents while observing behaviors in order to provide reports to multi-disciplinary care teams. In addition, you will address transportation and escort needs, maintain an adequate inventory of therapeutic activity supplies, and attend training and educational programs.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
- Work hours are 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating days, including every other weekend, and rotating holidays.
- Work hours may be flexed based on operational needs.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Six months of experience as an Aide Trainee (commonwealth title); or
- Six months of work experience providing care to individuals requiring assistance with daily activities; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Willingness to work in Erie County, Pennsylvania
- Willingness to work full-time
- Willingness to work a flex shift position (12:00 PM - 8:30 PM), rotating days and weekends (8 hours/day; 40hours/week)
- Completion of college coursework in behavioral sciences
- Experience as a Therapeutic Activity Aide in a Commonwealth facility
- Experience in the field of physical, recreational, or occupational therapy
- Experience leading community activities or events (i.e., church groups, coaching, team sports, music, arts and craft)
- Experience working in a long-term care facility
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
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This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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