What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at Willow Valley Communities?
Overview
Join our Therapeutic Recreation team as an Activity Assistant! Become an active part in our life enrichment team by planning fun and innovative activities to ensure our residents are living a "Life Lived Forward"!
Opportunities with WVC:
- Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
- PTO package
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Scholarships
- Team Member Events and Recognition
- Plus many more
Wage:
- $15.50/hr
Responsibilities:
- Assists with the Therapeutic Recreation programs as directed by the Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor.
- Plans, organizes and implements regularly scheduled day and evening programs, seven days a week and holidays.
- Organizes and coordinates special outings and accompanies Residents on outings such as lunch outings, sightseeing rides, or picnics to make Residents aware of available recreational resources per supervisor request.
- Creatively meets individuals’ activity desires.
- Gathers and returns Residents for all programming during shift
- Completes initial assessment on Residents upon admission.
- Attends weekly meetings, providing input on Resident status.
- Plans for upcoming weekly programs.
- Visits Residents on a regular one-to-one basis.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience is preferred, but not required.
Hours:
- 40 hours/week
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm every other weekend and every other holiday
Work Location:
- Lakeside of Willow Valley Communities
- 300 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Willow Street, PA 17584
Salary : $16
