EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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.

$15/hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

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Please apply below.

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

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