Therapy Aide II (Life Enrichment/Activities)
About The Position
Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehabilitation is seeking a Part-Time Therapy Aide II to join our Life Enrichment team at our Allentown and Fountain Hill locations. This role is for an experienced Activities/Life Enrichment professional who wants to play an important role in developing and providing person-centered recreational and leisure programming for residents. Life Enrichment at Cedarbrook focuses on understanding each resident as an individual, their interests, abilities, preferences, and life experiences. The Therapy Aide II will work closely with residents and the interdisciplinary team to ensure activities are meaningful, appropriate, safe, and aligned with each resident's needs and care plan.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of substantiated experience working in a Long-Term Care Activities Department, Therapeutic Recreation Department, or Life Enrichment Department OR Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation
- Education equivalent to completion of 12th grade
- Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
Nice To Haves
- Creative and comfortable leading group activities
- Passionate about working with older adults
- Person-centered and attentive to individual resident preferences
- A strong communicator and team player
- Organized and able to maintain appropriate documentation
- Comfortable collaborating with Nursing and other departments
- Dependable and flexible with evening/weekend scheduling needs
- Understands that small moments can make a big difference
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and help implement resident activities and recreational programming
- Assess individual residents' recreational and leisure interests and needs
- Incorporate resident preferences and input into activity planning
- Assist with developing resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Lead and facilitate group activities
- Assist with large-scale activities, special events, celebrations, and resident outings
- Work collaboratively with Life Enrichment, Nursing, and other departments to ensure residents' leisure needs are addressed
- Help ensure activities are provided in an organized, appropriate, and safe manner
- Document resident participation and other appropriate information in the resident's chart
- Build positive relationships with residents and encourage participation
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Not benefit eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
