Activities Assistant

Description

Who We Are

Are you interested in working for an organization whose mission is to enable frail, underserved, and multicultural senior communities to live independently at home and in their communities, for as long as possible?

Fresno Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is dedicated to providing its participants with comprehensive health and social supports that are proven to effectively manage chronic conditions and to reduce the risk for premature institutionalization. PACE staff are leaders in the “aging in place” industry and we have had the honor of serving Fresno, Bakersfield and Orange County seniors and their families/caregivers.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Activities Manager, assists the Activities Department in providing therapeutic recreational activities for PACE participants. 

Essential Job Functions

• Provides input to Activities Coordinator(s) regarding PTP engagement and utilization of recreational activities.  

• Assists with the tracking of PTP activity preferences and utilization of activities or services. 

• Assists AC’s to carry out group and individual activities that address the participants’ cognitive, physical, social, psychosocial, 

  spiritual, and artistic needs. 

• Assists with the coordination of exercises, arts and crafts, birthday and holiday celebrations, special events, recreational games, 

  cognitive groups, and community outings. 

• Helps provide direction to other PACE staff regarding daily ADHC activities Assists with the coordination and rollout of diverse 

  activities that meet the needs of PTPs with cognitive impairments that may include Alzheimer’s and other related dementia.

• Assists with daily flow of quiet room activities area and Organizes activities inventory, maintaining tidy and functional activities 

  spaces. 

• Supports PTP choice by assisting AC’s to roll out PTP Satisfaction Surveys that are focused on activities. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

• Maintains confidentiality of participant information.

• Assists in supplies inventory and to report to Activities Manager requisition needs. 

• Assists with daily safety and equipment assessments, reducing barriers to activities. 

• Provides input regarding monthly Activities calendar development. 

• Assists in carrying out pre-planned activities as scheduled.

• Demonstrates behavior aligned with organizational core values of honesty and integrity, respect for others, encouragement, 

  patient centeredness and high quality care. 

• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned. 

• Adhere to and support the center’s practices, procedures, and policies including assigned break times and attendance.

• Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Be flexible in schedule of hours worked.

• May require use of personal vehicle.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of activities/recreational therapy techniques and practices of the elderly Working knowledge of physical, psychological, and behavioral needs of the elderly population.

• Demonstrated creative abilities to plan, develop, and implement varied activities to meet diversified needs.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Able to encourage participants to make choices for themselves and positive socialization. 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to access all areas of the center throughout the workday.

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds required obtaining assistance of another qualified employee when attempting to lift or transfer 

  objects over 25 pounds.

• Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements, 

  occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead; squatting and kneeling.

• Work is generally performed in an indoor, well-lighted, well-ventilated, heated, and air- conditioned environment.

Experience

• Preferred one (1) year of demonstrated successful experience in activities/therapeutic recreation related services with geriatric 

  population.

• Minimum one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population.

Education and Certification

• At a minimum High School Diploma or GED required.

• Experience planning and hosting events.

• Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant 

  contact.

Core Values

· Respect at the core of our interactions.

· Honesty and Integrity with every endeavor

· Patient – Centered care aligned with participant values, beliefs, and preferences. 

· Encouragement that motivates and empowers others to be the best they can be. 

· Quality Care that is efficient, transformative and innovative. 

Salary : $16 - $19