Recreation Aide

About the LECOM Institute for Successful Living

With Erie County’s senior population now approaching one out of four residents, LECOM Health is committed to wellness for this growing age group. LECOM Health offers a full continuum of care from Independent Living and Personal Care apartments to Skilled Nursing Care and Outpatient services including In-Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice under the direction of the LECOM Institute for Successful Living.

JOB SUMMARY

The Recreation Aide will assist in organizing, directing and carrying out programs and activities which cover spiritual development, recreation, diversion, intellectual, and educational development for residents as an integral part of resident centered care.

JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge, skills, attitude, and energy to consistently provide resident centered care.
• Organizes and directs or carries out a program of activities which will provide entertainment, intercommunication, relaxation, opportunity to express creative talent and fulfill basic psychological, social and spiritual needs for all the residents, subject to individual restrictions, limitations, and interests.
• Encourages hobbies and craft activities. Provides craft materials and supplies, instructs and supervises residents during craft activities, and complies with safety regulations and policies.
• Encourages social communication among residents through group activities and recreation.
• Helps in planning parties, provides games and encourages residents to assist in the planning.
• Encourages residents to participate in religious activities to fulfill their spiritual needs.
• Encourages intellectual/educational development through literature, lectures and cultural events.
• Provides reading material and CDs, tapes and digital books for the blind.
• Assist in recording of residents’ activities. Assists in admissions, evaluations and MDS process. Writes progress notes as needed.
• Must perform as a Universal Worker being cross-trained in housekeeping, dietary, and personal care functions.
• Must be flexible to accept other duties as needed or assigned by the resident or institution.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
• Previous experience in activities and/or recreational therapy is strongly preferred.
• Previous customer service or health care related experience is preferred
• Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment physical and criminal background check
• Evening and weekend availability (as needed) is required

BENEFITS:

• LECOM Institute for Successful Living’s Full Time employees enjoy the availability of an industry leading benefits package including:
• HAVE YOU HEARD OF OUR NEWEST BENEFIT AVAILABLE TO ALL FULL TIME STAFF?
• OUR NEW CHILD CARE BENEFIT provides up to $200 / month in childcare subsidy
• Full Time employees enjoy a monthly child care subsidy and access to a large network of child care providers in the Erie and Northwest Pennsylvania area!
• Already have a provider who is not on the child care network? Support specialists can assist you to add your current child care provider to the network so you can take advantage of these benefits as well!
• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $100/ month!
• Full Family Medical Insurance is only $370/month!
• Zero Copays and Deductibles for Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance utilizing LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital on most all services!
• Retirement Plan with dollar for dollar match up to 6% of your check!
• Dental and Vision Insurances
• Voluntary Benefits such as Additional Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability and Pet Insurance available
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and AD&D Insurance provided at no cost!
• Paid time off accruals including Vacation and Sick Time
• 6 Paid holidays each calendar year
• Employee referral program, $100 - $1000 / employee referred
• Employee Assistance Program available to everyone in your immediate household
• Employee appreciation/recognition events
• All benefits listed subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Ask us for more information!

The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Work Location: In person