Therapy Aide I (Life Enrichment / Activities)

Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab is seeking a PT Therapy Aide I (Life Enrichment / Activities) Department for its Allentown facility.

Part- time : 1,000 / hour year position (not benefit- eligible)

days / evenings & weekend / holiday rotation

General Definition :

This is technical work at the entry level assisting in the provision of therapy to residents of a County long term care facility. A position in this class observes and assists residents participating in recreational therapy and facilitates the effective provision of such therapy. Work includes extensive contact with residents. A position in this class is differentiated from related classes by the level of technical work performed. A position in this class receives instruction and direction from a higher level technical, professional or supervisory position.

Typical Examples of Work :

• Assists in planning for individual and group recreational and devotional programs for residents, leads motivational groups and other learning groups.
• Leads and / or attends, assists and encourages resident participation in such activities.
• Schedules, accompanies and may drive van and bus on trips.
• May assist with volunteer and / or other facility programs and related activities.
• Writes and prepares a monthly newsletter for residents; maintains inventory and records related to the sale of residents' products.
• Maintains bulletin boards; may decorate resident areas for special events.
• Maintains appropriate records, cleans and cares for equipment; keeps supplies at required levels and available for use.
• assists residents in transfers and ambulation as instructed.
• observes and reports progress and response of residents.
• may assign and review the work of volunteers assisting residents, transports residents.
• Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Acceptable Training & Experience :

(full job description upon interview)