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Community Life Enrichment & Activities Assistant
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
$41,570 / year median in Pennsylvania
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Presbyterian Senior Living is a mission-driven organization that lives our values of fostering teamwork, upholding integrity, embracing innovation, and leading with compassion in all that we do. Our legacy of serving more than 6,000 older adults with respect and dignity for over 95 years supports our mission to promote wholeness of body, mind, and spirit for all that live within our communities. If you are compassionate, driven and enjoy working with an organization that is committed to valuing the diversity of all team members, one that offers a variety of schedules, career development, excellent benefit options, and more; PSL is for you! Whether you are a nurse, caregiver, culinary professional, maintenance worker or looking for a new career, we offer a wide range of career opportunities to fit your skills and interest.
Compensation:
$16.50-$17.50/hr (based upon experience) Full Time Rotating Shifts | Occasional weekends and holidays (3 days per week 9:00AM-5:00PM and 2 days per week 11:30AM-7:30PM.)
•No experience necessary, we train! Excellent opportunity for someone who wants to change their career path!
•The Community Life Enrichment and Activities Assistant is responsible for planning and leading programs that bring purpose and meaning to the lives of the individuals who are residents or short-term rehabilitation guests. This position is charged with engaging people to live their best lives and have a good day.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required Excellent communication skills Ability to interpret instructions (written and verbal) Strong customer service skills Capable of working independently or as a team Creative thinking and positive attitude
Responsibilities and Expectations:
Lead resident activities (arts, crafts, dance, music, exercise, brain games and sensory stimulation). Perform timely documentation. Keep clinical staff updated on changes to resident condition. Safely transport residents to programs. Encourage residents to participate in scheduled events. Arrange physical environment in preparation for activities to ensure resident and guest safety. Create a welcoming and festive environment for residents. Promote and support culture of patient centered care and service.