Program Assistant (Pennsylvania) - Active Day

Active Day has several opportunities for Program Assistant / PCA / Activities Assistant

No Experience - No Problem!

As long as you have PASSION, DEDICATION AND A DRIVE to serve others-

We will train you!

Full-Time, Part-Time and Per-Diem Available

As a Program Assistant/Activities Assistant,  you will provide loving care and assistance to our members by helping them with activities, personal and medical care, meals, and on and off-site social activities. Yes, our Program Assistants are most definitely ACTIVE!! Our Program Assistants are always smiling and creating a warm and welcoming environment, all while ensuring our members are safe, happy, and well.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to participate in benefits programs, including:

• Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
• Medical/Vision
• Dental
• 401(k)
• And the pleasure of working in a FUN environment with GREAT people!

As a Program Assistant/Activities Assistant, your responsibilities will include: 

• Assisting members with activities, personal care and some medical care 
• Assisting with the planning and facilitation of fun, creative and diverse recreational programs and encourage member participation.
• Serving meals and assisting with meals 
• Ensuring our members enjoy a loving and caring environment that will bring joy to our members’ heart and a smile to their faces! 

As a Program Assistant/Activities Assistant, you will have the following qualifications:  

• At least 18 years of age.
• At least one of the following qualifications: 
  • High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred or a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience
  • One or more years of related experience in working with individuals in a health care or social service setting  
  • Satisfactory completion of requirements of the Department of Education necessary to be a nursing assistant

•  Prior experience working with a Spectrum diagnosis and/or other intellectual delays or physical disabilities helpful
• This is a very physical job - we are ACTIVE Day after all!  As a result, you will need to be able to:
  • Push, pull, lift, transfer, pivot at least 50 pounds. 
  • Sit, Stand and/or Walk up to 8 hours a day