EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Activity Assistant
POSITION: ACTIVITY ASSISTANT
Responsible To: Activity Director
ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following:
• Interact with participants in a respectful, age-appropriate, and culturally-appropriate manner by honoring participant preferences and requests, in conjunction with Plans of Care, and person-centered care programming.
• Assist in providing social, health, recreation, and entertainment programs.
• Supports participants with ADL’s (ambulating, transfers, feeding, etc.)
• Ensure the safety of each participant by monitoring activities, maintaining a sanitary, clutter-free environment, and participating in safety training and emergency drills.
• Maintain program areas, supplies, and equipment ensuring that they are clean/disinfected, stocked/replenished, and in good working order daily.
• Assist in serving meals and snacks.
• Works in collaboration with the Activity Director in designing new activities.
• Employs assistive equipment and practices throughout the day when transporting, lifting, and working with participants.
• Be comfortable with using technology (Google Drive, Smart Board, iPad, iPod, etc.)
• Stays abreast of emergency procedures and/or updates for each program scenario to ensure awareness of protocols in the event of an emergency.
• Engages in assigned professional development and training.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma or GED
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals with disabilities in a health care or social service setting preferred.
• Ability to understand and work with the elderly, Alzheimer’s/Dementia and other age-related illnesses.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Current CPR, First Aid, CPI, and/or Universal Precautions training/license preferred. Will provide training for right candidate.
• Successful physical examination/TB test required.
• A Criminal Background Check must meet the requirements of the State of VA licensure for day programming.
• This position does require physical stamina throughout the day.
• Handle high stress at times.
• Be flexible, cheerful, and have a healthy mental status.
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Please apply below.
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
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