Therapeutic Activities Aide

The Delaware Valley Veterans’ Home is seeking a compassionate individual who is outgoing & motivated to enhance the lives of the men and women who served for our great country. If you are an ambitious, confident Military Affairs Activities Assistant committed to providing amazing resident care and resident interaction, this job is for you!
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In this position, you will help with scheduling, planning, and leading a variety of recreational and educational activities, such as bingo, bowling, picnics, outings, and table games. These activities are designed to enhance residents’ socialization, self-esteem, and self-help skills. You will be required to maintain adequate inventory of therapeutic activity supplies and equipment, which will include initiating purchase requisitions for planned activities. You will also create a safe and pleasant atmosphere for residents and visitors. As a member of our care team, you will need to observe resident behavior in order to provide information on resident progress, strengths, and needs.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 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.
• Work schedule will consist of rotating weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months of experience as an Aide Trainee (commonwealth title); or
• Six months of work experience providing care to individuals requiring assistance with daily activities; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional requirement:

• 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.
  • 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the Application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.