ADS Activity Specialist

La Posada Career • Green Valley, AZ

6d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Adult Day Services Administrator, the Activity Specialist will assist in the development, planning, scheduling, implementing and coordinating activities as appropriate to meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of program participants. The Activities Specialist will facilitate the leadership of group and individual activity programs and events.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-year experience working with seniors.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• CPR, First Aide or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire, Fingerprint Clearance card required.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Creative - Ability to work creatively and effectively with staff and residents.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with residents, staff and visitors.
• Flexibility - Flexibility to adjust to changes in work loads, assignments and hours
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Organized - Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
• Demonstrated knowledge - of strategies for working with cognitive and physical impairments.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.

Nice To Haves

• Past experience working with volunteers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily log of activities for each participant.
• Meet with new participants and/or caregivers to assess activity interests and needs of new participants.
• Assist with developing plan of care for each participant and give input at care conferences.
• Facilitate participant council quarterly meetings.
• Meet with LNDV staff monthly to plan and coordinate activities for the intergenerational program.
• Establish and maintain the publishing of scheduled activities, special events and field trips for distribution via calendar and postings.
• Produce and keep up to date participants’ daily sign in sheets.
• Provide initial and ongoing training and supervision to all program volunteers.
• Oversee the maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of the facility.
• Co-facilitate bi-annual volunteer meetings including arranging for in-service education programs.
• Contract or hire, schedule, and coordinate entertainers for the program.
• From observations and interactions with participants note and report any noticeable change in participant physical or emotional behavior.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings with Program Manager, Agency Nurse, and Health Aides to assure needs of participants and program are being met.
• Meet weekly with Program Manager.
• Recognize and respect the rights of program participants and maintain participant confidentiality at all times.
• Be proactive and assume additional responsibilities within the scope of program needs.
• Lead trips away from the Center, including scheduling volunteers and caregivers who may also accompany participants.
• Provide daily support to Health Aides in leading large and small group and individual activities.
• Support development and implementation of events to introduce ADS program to new participants and caregivers and provide a safe social outlet for current participants and caregivers. Support includes but is not limited to suggesting entertainment, activities and table settings.
• Produce a monthly calendar in 3 formats: hard copy, for website and in Excel Attendance workbook.
• Insure that print-copies of the daily calendar are accessible to participants, caregivers and other interested people throughout the month.
• Take pictures of participants engaged in activities and submit to the Program Director for monthly newsletter.
• Contribute to nurses' "blog" and to Progress Notes/Chart regarding changes in participants' program participation.
• Responsible for prudently managing company credit card and working within a budget to provide activity supplies, special food, decorations, etc.

Benefits

• Excellent work/life balance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Excellent health insurance
• Mileage incentive program if you live over 15 miles away
• Beautiful campus with free on-site fitness center
• Discount at Los Niños del Valle pre-school
• Scholarship program. Up to $2,500 per year after 6 months of service plus yearly opportunity for additional scholarship awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED