Activity Specialist - LAP

Overview

Description Hilltop's mission is to create connection to build a community where everyone belongs. We value Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun.

Who We Are
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At Hilltop Community Resources, we are more than a multi-faceted nonprofit organization that serves our community. We’re a large and vibrant collection of creative and driven individuals who play a unique and important part in what we do every day. Headquartered in Western Colorado, Hilltop is invested in the betterment of where we live, work and play. For 75 years, Hilltop has provided resources and support for a wide range of people of all ages, stages and walks of life.

Our approach is rooted in our values that we weave into everything we do. We care about people and prioritize a healthy and happy workplace culture.

Working at Hilltop is a fantastic opportunity with lots of chances for growth, connection and team building. Hilltop values the employee experience and promotes a culture of purpose and belonging for every employee. This role is no exception. An overview of this position entails… This position is responsible for assisting with resident engagement opportunities and activities for participants in Residential and Non-Residential programs within Hilltop’s Brain Injury Services.

This position assists the Resident Engagement Supervisor in organizing, promoting, and facilitating comprehensive activities and services that promote healthy, activity-enriched lifestyles for participants utilizing seven dimensions of wellness: social, intellectual, physical, emotional, spiritual, environmental, and vocational.

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that aligns with the values of Hilltop’s Life Adjustment Program, including Service 1 (how we treat each other) and Service 2 (how we treat our residents). Service 1 and Service 2 are demonstrated by setting boundaries, being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.
• Organize and facilitate recreational activities on and off the Bacon Campus for residents by preparing for outings, loading and unloading residents for transportation to and from outings, and interacting with and supporting clients during activities. Activities include, but are not limited to, swimming, hiking, biking, fishing, etc.
• Drive residents to and from offsite activities using handicapped-accessible vehicles, up to and including 12-person buses.
• Appropriately communicate the needs of both resident and staff to ensure good customer service for the overall well-being of residents and their natural supports, staff, and vendors.
• Provide behavior management techniques in accordance with individual residents’ care plans and report concerns regarding health or behavior changes to appropriate personnel.
• Complete required documentation promptly, accurately, and legibly. Certified medication administration staff will maintain records in accordance with specific procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assist participants with activities of daily living including toileting, walking, meal support, medications, and transferring based on the individual’s care plan while on and off campus, including overnight activities.
• Maintain professional boundaries with all residents enrolled in any Hilltop program or residing at any Hilltop facility, while maintaining dignity, confidentiality, privacy and rights of every resident.
• Maintain equipment and supplies and report damaged equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in performing housekeeping duties as needed to maintain cleanliness of the Fitness Center and surrounding grounds including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, trash removal, stocking supplies, disinfecting, cleaning bathrooms and kitchen areas, and tidying all areas of the facility.
• Support fellow staff with recreational/exercise activities including planning, facilitating, cueing, documenting, and other duties.
• May be required to assist in other roles as census and staffing needs occur.

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