Activities Leader (57651)

WOODLAND POND INC•Village of New Paltz, NY

5d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Assists in coordinating residents, volunteers, and staff in planning and implementing programs and activities for Health center residents

Requirements

High school diploma or HSE. Associates Degree preferred
Computer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Office programs
Valid NYS driver’s license
Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance
Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties
Willing to learn and grow
Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide programming to and communicate with primarily elderly population
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
Ability to assess data reflecting the resident’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident’s requirements
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general and professional periodicals and journals
Ability to write reports, newsletters, and general correspondence, using standard word processing and publishing software
Ability to respond to questions from groups of managers, residents, staff, and the general public
Ability to remain calm in all types of situations, including emergencies
Must be creative and energetic; willing to work as part of a team
Ability to utilize various A/V equipment, computers, and systems as well as baking/cooking equipment to assist in the delivery of activity programming
Demonstrates appropriate basic food handling skills and food safety knowledge
Availability to work a flexible schedule including regular evening/weekend hours and alternating holidays
Maintains predictable and reliable attendance

Nice To Haves

Current CNA certification, preferred
Minimum one year related experience, experience working with people with dementia, desired

Responsibilities

Understands and adheres to Resident Care Plans and dietary orders (CF)
Assists in planning, organizing and leading activities that encourage socialization, relaxation, overall wellbeing and/or provides entertainment for all units while encouraging resident participation and promoting social exchanges between residents through modeling and participation (CF)
Actively participates in activity planning meetings; including presenting a standing report of challenges, successes and recommendations for upcoming events (CF)
Encourages residents to participate in activities based on known specific resident interest levels (CF)
Encourages social exchanges between residents through participation (CF)
Completes initial assessment upon resident admission to the Health Center and other resident-related paperwork, as assigned (CF)
Maintains daily resident attendance records
Ensures resident newspapers and mail is delivered daily (CF)
Monitors and request for purchase equipment and supplies used for activities
Decorates for events and keeps activity supplies organized
Assists in publicity of activities
Arranges and sets up virtual video calls according to schedule; updates list as needed
Understands and follows the process/procedures related to resident outings
Assists in the orientation of new volunteers; works collaboratively with same
Escorts new Pet Therapy volunteers as directed
Completes all required training and in-services
All other duties as assigned