Activities Aide - Adult Day Care Center
About The Position
The Arcadia Family of Companies is a local non-profit organization committed to providing senior living excellence in a gracious, compassionate, and dynamic environment which meets the spiritual, physical, and social needs of every resident, client, and member we serve. Employees are the heart of all we do. We foster an environment of compassion, understanding, integrity and open communication. Our culture emphasizes collaboration and teamwork in a supportive environment that puts our residents, clients and members first. Each day we enjoy making a positive difference in their lives. Come join us to be part of our remarkable team where every member is valued!
Requirements
- One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in using a computer including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and other applicable software applications.
Responsibilities
- Performs essential duties in accordance with Arcadia Family of Company’s mission, vision, values and guideposts.
- Facilitates scheduled group activities as developed by the Activities Coordinator.
- Participates in evaluating, improving and creating activities to ensure that each client’s psychosocial well-being is maintained and spiritual, physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs are met.
- Facilitates activities in a manner that allows all clients to participate based on their capabilities, needs and interests.
- Evaluates and records client’s participation in activity programs using PCC.
- Facilitates and encourages participation in activities in accordance with each client’s care plan and documents the participation in PCC.
- Encourages and assists clients with participation in leisure and planned activities of choice.
- Observes and communicates to appropriate staff changes in clients’ mood, behaviors and needs.
- Respects, observes and follows clients’ rights and privacy, and ensures clients’ dignity.
- Assists with planning, coordinating and accompanying clients on outings as scheduled.
- Keeps all work and storage areas clean, tidy and organized on an ongoing basis.
- Performs the necessary duties for emergency drills and situations such as fire, fire alarms, hurricanes, and other possible emergencies as outlined in the Disaster Response Playbook.
- Ensures departmental compliance with corporate, state, and federal safety guidelines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Flexible spending account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous 403(b) Retirement Plan with 8.5% employer contribution every paycheck based on gross income after completion of one year of employment when you contribute 4% or more.
- Free Employee Meals
- 10-20 vacation days based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays – and yes, your birthday is a paid holiday!
- 5 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment, can accrue up to 90 days
- Education Assistance Program for qualified employees who want to become Certified Nurse Aids (CNAs)
- Access to a wide array of online training courses through Relias
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
