Recreation AssistantPart Time | DaysTuesdays and Thursdays from 8am - 4pm and Fridays from 12pm - 4pmPay range from $16.59 - $21.60/hr (Based on experience)Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Elizabethtown Campus - is immediately hiring for a Recreation Assistant.With over 145 years of providing award-winning care and services across the state of PA, Masonic Villages is driven by our Mission of Love to assist individuals in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life.Why Choose Masonic Villages:Each campus is supported by dedicated leaders who are fully invested in our Mission of Love and hiring like-minded individuals who are committed to providing heartfelt customer service and contributing to our team environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package to our employees supporting a premium employment experience, including but not limited to:Comprehensive industry-leading benefits package ***Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays *** Discounted Grocery gift cardsDiscounts for onsite DaycareFree Gym and Pool MembershipPaid lunch break ***Cell phone discounts, shoe discount and discounted tickets for movies, theme parks, hotels, and MORE!Employer matched Retirement Savings with free financial planning ***Employer - sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)A commitment to growing our next generation of professionals with tuition and educational reimbursement/leadership and mentorship programs available.Key: *** = Full Time & Part Time Regular Staff OnlyAs a Recreation Assistant, you will carry out our Mission of Love by providing a comprehensive recreation program designed to enrich daily life and promote a sense of purpose, engagement, and connection among the residents who reside in the Masonic Health Care Center or Freemason Personal Care.Our Recreation Assistant is responsible for the following:Demonstrates knowledge of DHS or DOH state regulations. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the Recreation Service/Leisure Ability Model.Demonstrates knowledge and displays the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate programming to support the resident's physical, social, cognitive, emotional and spiritual well-being. Provides a variety of services ranging from diversional activities, therapeutic programs, and individual visits, all tailored on meeting the residents' leisure needs, interests and preferences.Demonstrates and displays the ability to use both verbal and written communication skills to share their evaluation of a resident via assessment and participation records.Demonstrates and displays the ability to work with Recreation/Music Therapist to create and maintain a monthly neighborhood recreation calendar. Assists the Recreation/Music Therapist in managing and balancing the neighborhood Therapeutic Recreation budget for programming and supplies.Ensures that all actions, decisions, and services provided reflect a resident-centered approach, respecting everyone's unique needs and preferences. Communicate effectively with therapeutic recreation department and neighborhood teams to meet the leisure needs of each resident.What You Need as a Recreation Assistant:High School graduate or equivalentPrevious experience with recreation programming in long term care or similar field preferredPrevious experience with individuals with dementia preferredStrong written, oral, organization and basic computer skillsWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.