Recreation Assistant

Barclay Friends offers quality care for older adults in the West Chester community. We are always seeking caring individuals to support an environment that promotes mutual respect, acceptance, and teamwork.

We are currently seeking a Recreation Assistantfor our facility.

Compensation: Up to $20 per hour based on experience

Hours: Full-Time . Hours may include weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions:
Assists in planning, organizing, and facilitating a variety of Recreation programs and interventions monthly to residents with cognitive and physical impairments. These activities and programs will take place in a variety of settings, including one-on-one sessions, small groups, and large groups.

• Leads planned activities as assigned by the Recreation Director.
• Purchases any needed materials and supplies for the programs (and submit appropriate payment vouchers/receipts)
• Maintains resident participation results by retaining individual files on each resident, recording reactions, and capacity to participate in attendance records. The Recreation Aide will assist in consulting with appropriate staff members regarding residents and ensures compliance with resident care plans.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the overall program by monitoring attendance and resident feedback. Based on the feedback, the Recreation Aide will offer suggestions for new programs and set goals and objectives.
• Transports residents safely and efficiently to and from programs, activities, and events. The Recreation Aide is responsible for helping residents get to their desired activities per the residents’ needs, interests, and capabilities. The Recreation Aide is also responsible for loading and unloading residents into and out of the Barclay Friends van.

Qualifications:

• Must demonstrate the ability to successfully communicate with elderly residents at all cognitive levels.
• Ability to read aloud to an individual, medium, and large-sized group
• The ability to play and perform music is a plus.
• Ability to work well with animals.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Complete the Department of Human Service’s Direct Care Training Course and competency test

Behaviors
Preferred

• Thought-Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently vaccinated for COVID-19?

Experience:

• Recreational therapy: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person