Join UPMC as a Summer Recreation Aide!
Location: Various locations in Tioga County, including Lawrenceville, Elkland, Knoxville, and Westfield.
Program Duration: June 9 - August 8, 2025
Hours: Monday-Friday, approximately 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Requirements: Reliable transportation
Are you looking for temporary summer employment and passionate about enriching the lives of children in your community? Look no further! Apply today to become a Recreation Aide with UPMC.
Position Overview:
As a Recreation Aide, you will provide structured, age-appropriate health and nutrition education and activities for youth across several locations in Tioga County during the summer months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead discussions on good decision-making and model positive behavior.
- Plan weekly themed programs and secure necessary materials and equipment.
- Prepare and submit monthly program reports.
- Guide participants in creating healthy snack options to sample and take home.
- Actively practice behaviors associated with SH Service Excellence expectations: smile and greet everyone enthusiastically, treat everyone with respect, dignity, and C.A.R.E.2.
- Be an ambassador for UPMC Susquehanna, providing the best C.A.R.E.2 for our patients.
- Intervene appropriately in situations that arise among program participants.
- Assess any injuries that may occur and create a plan of care for minor injuries.
- Assist Summer Feeding staff with the distribution of meals at program sites.
- Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain attendance records of participants.
- Incorporate leading evidence-based practices in quality and safety into everyday work.
- Commit to high-quality, safe work and encourage others to uphold similar standards.
- Identify processes and systems that could lead to inefficient practices, unsafe conditions, errors, or adverse events.
- Avoid shortcuts to ensure quality and safety measures are not circumvented.
- Encourage patient and family involvement in processes involving patient safety.
- Speak up with other service partners to ensure high quality and safety.
- Report serious events and incidents per policy.
- Assume responsibility for personal development and education.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Valid driver's license required
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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