Activity Assistant

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

Generous 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 : Full Time

Schedule :

10 : 00am-6 : 30pm Monday-Friday

Plus every other weekend 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm and every other holiday

Work Location :

The Glen of Willow Valley Communities

675 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA 17602

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