Therapeutic Activities Aide

Are you a compassionate individual who is eager to provide exceptional care and meaningful interaction with our residents? If so, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) wants you to join our recreational services team as a Therapeutic Activities Aide. In this role, you will lead activities to help residents of Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home achieve their highest levels of physical, cognitive, and social abilities.

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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, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM (floating weekdays) and 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Saturday and Sunday), with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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 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.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Paid experience working as a Therapeutic Recreation Service Worker and/or Activities Assistant
• Experience working in a long-term care unit or facility
• Experience working with dementia residents

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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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.