Activities Technician/CNA
About The Position
The Activities Technician/CNA provides direct support to individuals in their homes and communities, helping them live meaningful, enriched lives. The role supports health, well-being, skill development, independence, and community involvement. The technician assists with daily living, safe behaviors, communication, and coping skills; teaches and encourages skill development under the direction of a QIDP; and supports individuals in building relationships with family, peers, and the community. The position provides individual, group, and community activities, collaborates with the activities coordinator to plan events, and supervises individuals in accordance with their Person-Centered Plans (PCPs). Activities may include outings and events such as church, the beach, dinners, concerts, family reunions, summer parties, and holidays. The role includes regularly driving wheelchair vans, attending appointments as needed, assisting with pickups from day programs, and spending one-on-one time with clients. The technician also performs CNA tasks in compliance with the Maine Board of Nursing skill list and maintains accurate documentation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Active CNA certification in good standing on the CNA registry.
- Complete the CDS curriculum within the first six months of employment.
- Participate in designated in-service and ongoing training as required.
- Basic computer and word processing skills.
- Valid Maine driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with developmentally disabled adults.
Responsibilities
- Provide and support individual, group, and community activities.
- Plan activities in collaboration with the activities coordinator.
- Supervise individuals during activities while following their Person-Centered Plans (PCPs).
- Serve as a positive role model and encourage independence.
- Assist individuals with daily living, safe behaviors, communication, and coping skills.
- Teach and encourage skill development under the direction of a QIDP.
- Support individuals in building relationships with family, peers, and the community.
- Drive wheelchair vans for outings and planned activities.
- Attend appointments as needed and assist with pickups from day programs.
- Provide one-on-one time and in-house and out-of-house activities with clients.
- Perform CNA tasks in compliance with the Maine Board of Nursing skill list.
- Communicate with other departments to ensure activities run smoothly.
- Ensure necessary supplies are available for planned activities and maintain activity-related areas in good order.
- Provide feedback, suggestions, and observations to improve programming.
- Support development of leisure and recreational skills outlined in each PCP.
- Professionally represent the organization in communications with staff, families, and community members.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including progress notes, incident reports, and ISP entries.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Retirement account with matching contribution after one year of service
- Scholarships to Maine community colleges
- Tuition reimbursement
- 25% tuition reimbursement for the UNE Master of Social Work program
- Eligibility as an employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Quality supervision and paid training opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities
- Flexible schedules
- Generous paid time off
- Opportunity for same-day pay
- Access to discounts on hotels, electronics, auto, groceries, event tickets, and more for health plan enrollees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
