Therapeutic Activities Aide-Wernersville State Hospital (12:30pm to 8:30pm)
About The Position
Join Wernersville State Hospital as a Therapeutic Activities Aide and help support meaningful programming that strengthens personal growth. This role allows you to work directly with individuals who benefit from structured activities that promote confidence, skill building, and emotional wellness. Your guidance will support treatment goals and create positive experiences for participants. Become part of a compassionate team that values encouragement, communication, and dedicated support. This position focuses on supporting planned therapeutic activities that help participants strengthen social, emotional, and daily living skills.
Requirements
- Six months of experience as an Aide Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Six months of work experience providing care to individuals requiring assistance with daily activities; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Meet the PA residency requirement.
- Be able to perform essential job functions.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and conducting therapeutic activities that promote socialization, self help, and personal growth
- Observe participant behavior and provide feedback through required documentation
- Arrange and support safe movement of participants to and from activity areas
- Maintain activity materials and request repairs or supplies as needed
- Ensure activity spaces are hazard free and provide safety guidance to participants and volunteers
- Attend planning meetings and share information about activity needs and participant progress
Benefits
- excellent benefits
- pay increases
- paid leave and holidays
- opportunities for career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
