SUMMARY Provide instructions to adult and elderly program participants with medical and physical disabilities as they participate in recreational and social activities. Assist participants with the needs related to activities of daily living. Report directly to the LPN/Program Aide Supervisor. DESCRIPTION Provide instructions to adult and elderly program participants with medical and physical disabilities as they participate in recreational and social activities. Assist participants with the needs related to activities of daily living. Report directly to the LPN/Program Aide Supervisor. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Promote intellectual and educational development of participants through individual and group recreational and social activity. Provide recreational activities for participants on a daily basis in the form of small groups. Instruct participants in daily exercise. Escort participants as needed (field trips, restrooms, activities, social and medical services, etc.). Assist participants with meals and snack daily. Engage participants in outdoor activities (walks, gardening, etc). Responsible for accurate, complete and timely collection and submission of participant information for inclusion in CMS/Units of Service. Maintain accurate and timely daily attendance records of all participants and meal service. Serve as back up to assist the kitchen staff with serving meals. Assist with planning program activities. Serve on the Recreation Planning Committee, Safety Committee, and/or other committees as needed. Ensure required documentation including but not limited to Second Harvest, Units of Service, and Bathroom schedule. Supervision of program participants at the agency and when attending outings. Performs other tasks assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS Possesses creativity and good organizational skills in developing program activities. Possesses ability and an interest in working with low income elderly and disabled adults. Ability to appropriately instruct and assist participants in various recreational and social activities. Able to communicate effectively with staff, participants, caregivers, volunteers and visitors. Possesses a demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of poverty, oppression, sexism, racism, ageism and other forms of societal and individual prejudice that confront our staff, volunteers, program participants and community at-large. Proven ability to work effectively, respectfully, and harmoniously with a broad range of people from diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Able to engage and motivate program participants and staff to increase their self-sufficiency and work towards resolution of the challenges. Able to advocate on behalf of program participants and believe that program participants have the capacity to grow and change. Demonstrated philosophy and value consistent with the purpose and goals of Clover, utilizing a strengths and empowerment perspective and working towards increasing the capacities of program participants and their families. Able to work holistically, as part of a team, with staff, program participants and their families, volunteers and the community at-large toward successful outcomes for program participants. Respects the integrity of each program participant, their right to privacy and confidentiality and their right to participate in our programs. Maintains confidentiality with respect to personnel and proprietary agency information. Ability to meet deadlines, well organized, and able to work under pressure of multiple deadlines; demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload. Acts as a role model within and outside of the agency. Adheres to agency policies and procedures. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must have a High School Diploma or GED and a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Two years experience working directly in the human service field. REPORTS Monthly Units of Service Report on assigned participants. Attendance records. PLANNING Plans and coordinates daily recreation and social activities. STANDARD STATEMENT The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. SALARY DESCRIPTION $16.27-$18.71/hr #J-18808-Ljbffr
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