Activities Assistant
Volunteers of America - National Services

Job Info

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Come join our awesome team as an Activity assistant at Senior Community Care of Jefferson County-PACE. We are offering rewarding work, flexible schedule, and great benefits! You will be involved in launching a new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly model-centered on the belief that the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families are better served in the community.

Do you have a passion to serve the seniors in your community? Come join the Senior Community Care of Jefferson County! We are looking for a team oriented professional, to join us and provide service and care for seniors!

Schedule: M-F, 8a-5p, occasional weekends

Senior Community Care of Jefferson County is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Activities Assistant Job Highlights:

403(b) Retirement Plan;
Career scholarships;
Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

OBJECTIVE: Assisting with the implementation of activities for participants tailored to the needs and limitations of frail elderly. Assists participants with non-skilled Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Provides one-one assistance with participants or preparing for upcoming activities. Assist with planning social, therapeutic and leisure programs.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before
  having direct participant contact.
• Must have one year's experience working with the frail or elderly population.
• Must be able to pass Background Check and Drug Screen.

PREFERRED

• Must have one year experience providing activities programming to elderly population.
• CNA or PCA experience
• Bilingual skills are a plus!

Skills and Knowledge:

Knowledge of the principles' practices standards and techniques of the provision of
recreational activities.
• Knowledge of how to use and maintain materials and equipment of need to provide
recreational activities.
• Knowledge of safety requirements when providing and implementing recreational.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, coworkers, medical staff, and the public.
• Able to identify and recommend problem resolution.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads and/or assists in large groups, small groups 1:1's and individual activities (exercise, arts and
  crafts, games, current events, sensory, etc.).
• Assists Activities Director in assessing and reassessing participants' functional status in
  relationship to participation in recreational activities.
• Assists with the development and implementation of recreational activities that meet the interests,
  needs and capabilities of participants under the supervision of Activities Director.
• Completes assigned activity charting and reporting as assigned by Activities Director.
• Assists in the organizing of special events, outings as assigned.
• Assists with preparing and cleaning up after activities.
• Attends any meetings regarding participant care as assigned by Activities Director.
• Assists Day Center staff as directed by Activities Director, such as lunch service and arrival of
  participants as appropriate.
• Assists in the ordering of supplies for department as requested and maintains equipment in good
  condition.
• Acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
  
  

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