GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director, Recreation Therapy, the Recreation Therapy Aide plans, organizes, and implements a variety of individual and group activities designed to meet the needs of all residents of Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing Center.
Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the person-specific needs of the patients served.
Type of supervision exercised: none. Jobs reporting to this position: none.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience working with a geriatric population preferred.
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Clearances required: PA State Police criminal history check
and PA Department of Aging FBI fingerprint clearance (if applicable).
Must be certified or become certified in CPR.
Ability to maintain/promote positive relationships with residents, families, and facility personnel required.
Valid PA driver’s license preferred.
If selected as a driver, must pass Allied Services’ Driver Training Program.
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Allied Services is a non-profit organization providing healthcare and human services to individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses.