Recreation Assistant - Part-time

Southern Maine Agency on Aging • Portland, ME

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About The Position

SMAA is seeking a Recreation Assistant who excels at providing support and encouragement to Older Adults with Dementia in living their best lives possible. The Recreation Assistant position at Southern Maine Agency on Aging Adult Day Program(s) involves helping folks combat loneliness and depression by being part of a Team that creates an environment where Members can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging, make and maintain friendships with peers and engage in meaningful activities that helps keep them physically and cognitively as healthy as possible for as long as possible. The Recreation Assistant offers support, compassion, enthusiasm and guidance to our Members as they navigate the day’s events. The Recreation Assistant Position provides verbal queuing, physical guidance and light (no-lifting) hands-on bathroom assistance to our Members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Capable of writing clearly and using a computer.
• Ability to communicate accurately and professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and works well with consumers, providers, co-workers and management alike.
• Clean criminal background check and clean driving record.
• At least one year of experience in an Adult Day Health Center, residential care or nursing home strongly preferred.
• Proven knowledge, experience and skill in working with the needs of older adults with memory loss and other disabilities in areas such as ADL skills and appropriate mental, social and physical, preferred.
• CRMA, Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Running or assisting with a variety of activities for the Members to participate in such as physical games (like Baggo, Noodle Ball, bowling, mini golf and pong bounce games), exercise/movement groups, cognitive games (such as Finish the phrase, Word Scramble, List 5, Remember When?), singing, socializing, arts and crafts, baking, special/themed events, reminiscing and facilitating a number of Special Interest Clubs (such as Gardening, Bird-Watching, Adventure and Art Clubs)
• Daily documentation of Member attendance, participation, mood/behavior, etc.
• Assist with toileting (no lifting) for Members if needed.
• Verbal cueing/guidance for Members to be successful in their participation of day’s activities
• Support Members in feeling welcome, safe and cared for while exploring things that are of interest and are meaningful for them
• Contribute towards programming ideas and implementation
• Collaborate with Teammates and Caregivers on changes noted and adjustments needed in supporting Members
• Assist with housekeeping daily tasks to keep program clean and orderly

Benefits

• Pro-rated benefits for a part-time position that is 16 - 19 hours per week: Vacation time, Sick time, 13 Paid holidays per year
• Pro-rated benefits for a part-time position that is 20 - 29 hours per week: Vacation time, Sick time, 13 paid holidays per year, Dental and vision insurance, Accident and critical illness insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, Life insurance, income protection plan, and long-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees