On Call Program/Activity Assistant
About The Position
Catholic Charities Adult Day Services - San Mateo County program promotes Aging-in-Place by offering a safe, therapeutic environment to prevent premature placement in a residential facility. Older adults who may be suffering from memory impairments and/or physical disabilities attend 2-5 days a week while their family caregivers receive supportive services and respite. Adult Day Services - San Mateo County is a licensed Adult Day Program that is designed to enhance the participants’ quality of life and increase their independence. Participants enjoy a safe, fun and stimulating environment while families are eased of their constant responsibility of providing care. Seniors and adults with disabilities benefit from the healthy meals and snacks, exercise options, socialization, mental and physical stimulation, personal care support and supervision, and recreation offered. Team members promote independence, enhancing the participants experience in the program and providing continuity of care for participants and primary caregivers. The On Call – Program/Activity Assistant will lead social, recreational and educational programs, and work as a team member to enhance the lives of the participants attending the program. Under the coordination of the Activities Coordinator, lead and elicit participation in physical, cognitive, creative and expressive art, music, and spiritual activities. Provide participants with assistance in activities of daily living including but not limited to transfers, ambulation, dining and assistance in the restroom. With other staff, assist in the development of individual care plans for each client, assist in carrying out plan and participate in reviews and revisions of care plans. Maintain appropriate records for monthly MIS reports and chart on participants. Supervise and monitor participants. Assist in serving lunch and snacks. Move furniture and equipment, and perform general clean up. Participate with other staff in the maintenance of a safe and healthful environment in the Center. Establish rapport with participants and their families or caregivers in order to insure continuity of care. Be trained and prepared to implement emergency procedures for group or individuals. Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings and workshops as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Training, work experience, or knowledge of the senior population
- Experience and knowledge in areas of arts and crafts, music, poetry, cooking, exercise, gardening, etc.
- The ability to plan and lead group and individual activities
- Keep regular detailed records
- Promote a positive professional and organizational image in the community
- The ability to keep regular detailed records
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Sensitivity to the needs of frail elderly and their families
- Ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations
- Fingerprints: Required
- TB Screening – Negative Tuberculosis Test: N/A
- First Aid Certificate: N/A
- Frequent bending, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and walking
- Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling
- Frequent repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or a related human services field preferred
- Experience and/or knowledge working with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s
- Second language skills desirable
Responsibilities
- Lead social, recreational and educational programs
- Lead and elicit participation in physical, cognitive, creative and expressive art, music, and spiritual activities
- Provide participants with assistance in activities of daily living including but not limited to transfers, ambulation, dining and assistance in the restroom
- Assist in the development of individual care plans for each client, assist in carrying out plan and participate in reviews and revisions of care plans
- Maintain appropriate records for monthly MIS reports and chart on participants
- Supervise and monitor participants
- Assist in serving lunch and snacks
- Move furniture and equipment, and perform general clean up
- Participate with other staff in the maintenance of a safe and healthful environment in the Center
- Establish rapport with participants and their families or caregivers in order to insure continuity of care
- Be trained and prepared to implement emergency procedures for group or individuals
- Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings and workshops as required
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