Therapeutic Activities Aide
About the role
As a Therapeutic Activities Aide with the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home, you will energize residents by leading engaging activities that lift spirits and strengthen skills. This position gives you the chance to bring joy, comfort, and encouragement to veterans while supporting a caring environment where every resident is valued.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and leading recreational and educational activities that promote resident socialization and self-esteem
- Guide residents during activities such as parties, outings, games, crafts, exercise, and other group events
- Escort residents to programs, transfer residents as needed, and operate state vehicles for activity transportation
- Maintain activity supplies and equipment, select needed materials, and prepare purchase requests
- Observe resident behavior, document participation, and report concerns or incidents to supervisors
- Attend trainings, facility meetings, and support quality improvement initiatives through shared ideas and active involvement
Schedule
Full-time employment (8 hours per day/40 hours per week). Work hours are 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. In this role, you will be required to work every other weekend and rotating holidays as scheduled.
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
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services 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.