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Brethren Village Retirement Community, in Lititz, PA, is seeking full-time and part-time Therapeutic Recreation Associates for our Skilled Nursing Facility. These are great opportunities for qualified individuals who will enjoy interacting with and supporting an older adult population.
The Therapeutic Recreation Associate helps coordinate a variety of fitness, recreation, and social activities for older adult Residents, to enhance their physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being. The Therapeutic Recreation Associate helps plan, schedule, lead, and evaluate activities for Residents, including Residents with cognitive and/or physical limitations, based on each Resident's needs and preferences. The Associate leads group activities, and conducts one-to-one activities with Residents. The Therapeutic Recreation Associate also evaluates and accurately documents health status, following standard protocols. The Therapeutic Recreation Associate works cooperatively with Certified Nurse Aides, Nurses, and other Therapeutic Recreation staff to meet the needs of each Resident.
The ability to safely push adult Residents in wheelchairs; lift and move fitness equipment; push equipment carts; stand and walk frequently during the shift; and work outdoors on occasion is required.
Work Schedule
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Full-time, benefits-eligible: 40 hours per week, on-site, including some early evenings and occasional Saturdays and Sundays during the day (Brethren Village provides an extra $1.00 per hour for weekend work.)
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Part-time, year-round: typically 8 - 12 hours per week, including some early evenings and occasional Saturdays and Sundays during the day; work hours and days may vary a bit from week to week (Brethren Village provides an extra $1.00 per hour for weekend work.)
Core Requirements:
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a high school diploma or G.E.D.
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basic computer skills: the ability to access and navigate web sites, and use software, apps, and databases independently
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the ability to complete online training independently
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dependability: ability and willingness to meet attendance standards
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attention to safety: ability and willingness to consistently work in a safe and alert manner, and to report to work fit for duty; commitment to wearing protective equipment as required for the position and adhering to all health and safety standards
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commitment to treating each Resident, Team Member, and member of the Brethren Village community with respect
Additional Requirements for this Position:
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at least age 18
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at least 1 year of related work or volunteer experience in a long-term care or healthcare setting, therapeutic recreation or activities department, or health and fitness facility, or relevant training/education
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comfort interacting with adults with dementia or memory loss, and with physical limitations
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an understanding of the aging process and recreation and social activities suitable for an older adult population
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an understanding of how to safely perform exercises with older adults
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experience and effectiveness planning, coordinating, leading, and evaluating programs and activities
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effective interpersonal and communication skills; comfort speaking in front of groups and with older adults; comfort leading group activities
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strong initiative and the ability to effectively work independently
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the ability to safely push adult Residents in wheelchairs throughout the facility; lift and move fitness equipment and push carts; stand and walk frequently during an 8-hour shift; work outdoors when weather permits
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ability and willingness to work occasional evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays
For the health and safety of all members of our community, Brethren Village maintains a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco / smoke-free work environment.
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a professional / employment reference check; verification of education and credentials as applicable to the position; a post-offer criminal background screen; a post-offer physical exam, drug screen, and TB test.
Please note: Applicants who are offered employment must be able to attend a 2 to 3 hour pre-employment appointment during the morning or early afternoon, including an off-site physical exam, and participate in an orientation session from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on a Monday.
If you would like to make a positive difference each day, apply with us!
At Brethren Village Retirement Community, our Team Members provide the highest-quality care and exceptional hospitality to each Resident.
Brethren Village Team Members work in our Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center; our Personal Care and Memory Support areas; our fine and casual Dining areas; and in the many other departments that provide services to our Residents and maintain our facilities and grounds.
At Brethren Village, our Team Members enjoy:
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work with a purpose; you will have the ability to make a positive difference each day in the lives of our Residents
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stable employment; Brethren Village has been in operation for over 129 years
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a wide-variety of full-time and part-time positions and work schedules, to meet your needs
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thorough, paid on-the-job training, and on-going professional development opportunities
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the opportunity to apply for positions throughout our facilities, for your career growth
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appreciation events for Team Members
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competitive wages
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generous paid time-off benefits for eligible Team Members
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comprehensive health and prescription drug coverage with low premiums; free mental health counseling; dental and vision coverage; life and disability insurance coverage for eligible Team Members
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employer-funded contributions to a retirement savings plan
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free use of onsite fitness facilities and our indoor pool
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the convenience of onsite dining venues, with discounts for Team Members
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an on-site child care center with discounted tuition
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clean, well-maintained, and well-managed facilities
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a beautiful campus setting located in the vibrant small city of Lititz, PA, with easy access to major metropolitan areas as well as rural areas
Brethren Village is proud to have a diverse, inclusive community where all Residents and Team Members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Brethren Village does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, gender-identity, sex, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability or use of a service animal, genetic information, caregiving responsibilities, pregnancy, family, or marital status.
