Activities Assistant

Sr Community Care PACE - Montrose
Montrose, CO 81401, USA

Come join our awesome team as an Activities Assistant with Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE, Montrose.

Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Pay: $17 - $21 per hour based on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

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Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Saving Account (FSA)
• 403(b) - with discretionary contribution
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:

• Up to 18% Additional base Pay in lieu of waiving benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
• Short term disability
• Loan program
• NEW! Net Spend – Get paid early:
  Tap into 50% of your earnings before payday.
• Ministry Program

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting with the implementation of activities for participants tailored to the needs and limitations of the elderly. Assists participants with non-skilled Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Provides one-on-one assistance with participants or preparing for upcoming activities. Assist with planning social, therapeutic and leisure programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Must have one year’s experience working with the elderly population. One year’s experience of providing activities programming to elderly population preferred.
• 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, co-workers, 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/Recreation Therapist 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 or Recreation Therapist.
• Completes assigned activity charting and reporting as assigned by Activities Director or Recreation Therapist.
• 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 or Recreation Therapist.
• Assists Day Center staff as directed by Activities Director or Recreation Therapist, 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.
• Follows all Senior Comm Unity Care program Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families.
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions and practices Universal precautions.
• Maintains safe working environment. Follows Senior Comm Unity Care Program Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.
• Maintains general order in the activities area, including daily clean-up, routine supply inventory ordering, petty cash and overall general budgeting.
• Works cooperatively with other staff and departments to meet Senior Comm Unity Care…