Therapeutic Activities Aide
Company: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Location: Spring City
Posted on: November 20, 2024
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Job Description:
THE POSITION
The Southeastern Veterans Center is seeking a compassionate
individual who is outgoing and motivated to enhance the lives of
the men and women who served our great country. If you are
committed to providing amazing resident interaction and care, a
Therapeutic Activities Aide is the ideal job for you. Bring your
ambition and talents to our team.
Watch this video to see how you can make a difference working for
the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA
team, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Therapeutic Activities Aide, you will assist in planning,
organizing, scheduling, and conducting recreational and educational
activities that will lead residents to their highest level of
physical, cognitive, and social abilities. This includes
coordinating activities with other departments, maintaining working
relationships with veteran's service organizations, acting as a
lead worker for volunteers who assist in activities and programs,
and instructing assigned volunteers in safety practices and local
policies. In this role, you will have the opportunity to create a
safe and cordial atmosphere for residents, visitors, volunteer
groups, other departments, and the general public.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this
position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule
and Additional Information:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Six
months of experience as an Aide Trainee (commonwealth title); orSix
months of work experience providing care to individuals requiring
assistance with daily activities; orAn equivalent combination of
experience and training. Additional Requirements: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.
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. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides
employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to
many state and local government jobs. To learn more about
employment preferences for veterans, go to
www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and
click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at
ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 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.
Keywords: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Jersey City , Therapeutic Activities Aide, Other , Spring City, New Jersey
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