Activities Associate Connection - FT - $15/hour

Providence Place of Pottsville is seeking to recruit an energetic, compassionate individual ready to lead purposeful and engaging activities with residents who are living with dementia. The Activities Associateassists with programs and events that promotes and encourages a feeling of independence and a sense of accomplishment. Encourages and motivates residents to stay active - both mentally and physically. Works closely with Activities and Caregiver staff to promote residents' quality of life, dignity and independence.

Position Summary:

Participates in creating a well-balanced calendar of programs and events that promotes and encourages a feeling of independence, a sense of fulfillment, accomplishment and a need to be needed for residents of all care levels.

Routine Functions of the position:

• Participates in the creation, planning and implementation of activities to meet the interests of all residents.

• Contributes to the creation of a monthly calendar that encouragesindividuality, participation and leadership among residents.

• Continually promotes and encourages resident participation in activities and events.

• Leads activities, which may also include serving residents food, drinks and snacks.

• Seeks to find the motivation in each resident that will entice them to participate or be an active member in activities/events.

• Knowledgeable of Activities software and conducts programs in a timely manner in conjunction with Activities displayed on monitors and TV’s.

• Helps to provide opportunities for residents to engage in various community projects in Providence Place and the surrounding community.

• Assists with collaborative programming with all departments on campus to support a strong team philosophy.

• Assists with administrative tasks: input of activities in software: calendar slides, posting daily calendars, maintaining and updating sign-up sheets, Volunteer information, Activity Submission forms etc.

• Supports and encourages residents to take the lead on various activities to promote a sense of pride.

• Transports residents to various functions using company vehicles.

• Encourages and motivates residents to stay active – both mentally and physically using Dakim Brain Fitness and Biodex Exercise bike.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Critical Success Factors:

• Energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative, imaginative

• Able to communicate intentions and directions to residents and co-workers.

• Be an effective listener/empathetic. Effective oral and written language skills.

• Knowledge of the physical and emotional aspects of aging.

• Ability to be self-motivating.

• Motivational skills, including the ability to positively influence resident and co-workers. Work Environment: • Requires standing, walking, twisting, bending, pushing, kneeling, stooping, stretching, lifting/carrying a minimum of 50 pounds.

• Must be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.

• Occasionally support up to 70 pounds.

• Must be capable of operating a variety of company activities-related equipment ranging from passenger vehicles such as a 14 passenger bus to office equipment, kitchen equipment, gardening tools, games and sports equipment.

• Work place includes the entire building and surrounding grounds; all areas necessitated by off-site trips and events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience in group socialization or recreational programs preferred but not required.

• Education: High School diploma or GED.

• Familiarity with computers.

• Valid driver’s license: must have clean driving record with no major violations.

• Computer skills

EOE

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