DAYBREAK ACTIVITY ASSOCIATE (68275)

Garten ServicesSalem, OR
1d$15 - $17Onsite

About The Position

Daybreak Activity Associate - Full Time (Salem, OR) Pay rate: $15.05 - $17.29 per hour Garten is excited to offer an opportunity to join our hardworking and mission-driven team as a Daybreak Activity Associate. As a not-for-profit organization focused on hiring people with disabilities, we are dedicated to providing high-quality services that make a meaningful impact in the community. For over 55 years, we have operated with a strong commitment to excellence, adapting and growing through changing times. This role provides the chance to contribute to a well-established organization that values dedication, innovation, and service. General Position Summary: Assists with providing educational activities for participants within the ATE Program; helps maintain the skills of individuals within the program. May assist participants who desire to perform work activities. Acts as a positive role model and ensures a safe work environment is maintained at all times.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to make some safety-related decisions.
  • Ability to assist with planned activities.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Ability to participate as a team member.
  • Ability to use standard office equipment including basic computer hardware/software and a calculator.
  • Ability to perform basic math.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/1st Aid Certification, OIS.
  • Ability to push/pull wheelchairs and lift individuals out of wheelchairs.
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, reach, stoop, and make repetitive motions of hand/wrists/arms frequently throughout a normal workday.
  • Ability to push up to 100 pounds, and to carry up to 10 pounds frequently in a normal workday.
  • Ability to pull up to 200 pounds and to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally in a normal workday.
  • A minimum of 6 months of work experience
  • High school education or equivalent

Nice To Haves

  • Able to speak conversational Spanish.
  • Know American Sign Language.
  • Some experience/training with seniors, fragile adults, or people with disabilities helpful

Responsibilities

  • Must have valid Driver's License.
  • Assists with planned educational activities.
  • Assists with participants on outings.
  • Assists in ensuring implementation, documentation, and tracking of ISP goals; documents progress and activities as needed.
  • Assists in ensuring medications are administered properly and that medication administration record keeping (MARS) is maintained.
  • Provides assistance and personal care to program participants in use of restroom and in clean-up.
  • Ensures confidentiality of individuals receiving services from Garten.
  • Effectively communicates with customers in a positive manner.
  • Ensures safety and quality standards are maintained at all times.
  • Document case notes.

Benefits

  • FREE Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance
  • FREE Dental Insurance
  • FREE Vision Insurance
  • FREE Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Garten Retirement Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays and one paid floating holiday
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