What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Aide - Part-Time position at Easterseals of Northeast Ohio?
Activity Aide - Part-Time
Part-time PART_TIME
Easterseals of Northeast Ohio
Send resume to:
299 Edwards Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44502 US
Email: vbarton@mtc.easterseals.com
Interested applicants should complete the application and submit to vbarton@mtc.easterseals.com
Summary:
Easterseals of Northeast Ohio is looking for an energetic and compassionate Activity Aide to work 20-29 hours per week in our Adult Day Care to serve our clients and help to make a difference. No evenings or weekends! This right candidate for this position will be required but not limited to:
CORE VALUES:
Employees are committed to creating an environment that promotes health, happiness, independence, and safety by providing individuals with disabilities with increased opportunities for access, inclusion, and choice. Our decision-making is guided by our values of integrity, respect, humility, welcoming, and determination.
Basic Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES (FUNCTIONS) INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Assist in the development of the monthly activity calendar.
- Lead participants in planned activities and outings.
- Assist in completing the client’s activity assessment.
- Prepare, maintain, inventory, and assist in ordering materials for each day’s activities to ensure the effective flow of the schedule.
- Assist or prompt consumers to safely perform social, physical, educational, and recreational activities in cooperation with the treatment team.
- Assist clients arriving and departing the facility through private, public, or Easterseals transportation.
- Assist clients in navigating and interacting safely on community outings, including monitoring safety during vehicle transportation.
- Assist clients with walking and transferring.
- Assist clients with toileting.
- Observe and prompt the client through verbal, gestural, and physical cues.
- Effectively communicate changes in client status or information observed or heard to the supervisor and ensure that appropriate documentation is maintained according to program standards.
- At the Nurse’s instruction, provide care to support the client’s plan of care and goals.
- Prepare food and serve food by USDA guidelines.
- Participate and complete educational in-service training and competencies as required.
- Submit documentation of job-related training, licensure, and medical testing as required.
- Track and chart client interactions and provide measurable outcomes of all program activities.
- Transporting clients using company vehicles as directed and required.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 or older and have a valid driver's license.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a vocational program in the health or human service field, State Tested Nursing Assistant, or Certified Nurse Aide certification is preferred.
- A minimum of two years of employment in a supervised position to provide personal care and activities or assist with activities is preferred.
- Must meet agency requirements for criminal background checks.
- Drug and alcohol testing per company policy and safety program.
CORE COMPETENCIES - KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/ATTRIBUTES:
- Knowledge and understanding of various disabilities and their impact on human abilities.
- Knowledge and understanding of exhibited behaviors associated with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Developmental disabilities, or related disorders.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services respectfully and age-appropriately.
- Knowledge of human behavior, performance, and individual differences and cultures.
- Ability to interact positively and professionally with clients, co-workers, guardians, and family representatives from the community or other agencies.
- Ability to communicate and problem-solve effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks.
- Must be honest and dependable, protect confidentiality and the rights of all individuals served and employed by the agency.
- Must exercise sound judgment in making decisions, solve problems, follow the chain of command under challenging situations, and act accordingly.
EQUIPMENT USED/MACHINERY REQUIRED TO OPERATE:
- General office equipment, including computers and applicable software programs.
- Medical equipment utilized in the delivery of client care
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Full range of body motion, including handling and lifting of clients.
- May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds to help deliver client care.
- Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching.
- Potential exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious diseases, chemicals, and repetitive motions.
- Occasionally exposed to loud/noisy environments.
Additional Notes:
Non-Exempt/$14.00 per hour Classification – Part-Time/20-29 hours per week Benefits – PTO, Paid Holidays, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Benefits, 401(k) with match, flexible schedule, no evenings or weekends Drug-Free Workplace/EOESalary : $14