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Recreation Assistant

3 months ago

Biddeford, United States Southern Maine Agency on Aging Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $17.50 per hour

Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) is committed to positive long-term outcomes for older adults and their caregivers. We empower older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers to live to their fullest potential by providing services, resources, and information. At SMAA, we believe that a supportive and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels valued and heard, is key to shaping organizational culture and advancing our work with underrepresented and diverse communities.

 

SMAA is seeking Per Diem Recreation Assistants for our Adult Day Program at the Sam L. Cohen Center in Biddeford and/or our new location at the Anderson Learning Center in Springvale.  We provide programs for adults living with dementia or other cognitive impairments in a warm, bright, and friendly atmosphere.  Our program staff are energetic, creative, and compassionate as they facilitate a wide array of activities designed to maximize self-esteem and increase positive social interactions for our members. Recreation Assistants are an integral part of our interdisciplinary team, interacting with members throughout the day, leading small group activities, providing some personal care, communicating with caregivers, and maintaining accurate documentation. 

 

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Recreation Assistant will work closely with the program team, program members and caregivers.  Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Assists in the development of quality programming (i.e. through the development and use of the monthly calendar).
  • Leads appropriate activities and is comfortable working with members living with cognitive
  • Initiates, conducts and prepares for group and individual activities and is able to perform these
    functions with minimal assistance.
  • Offers input for care plan development.
  • Implements each member's team-developed care plan, always striving towards reaching the goals and objectives.
  • Assists members with their activities of daily living, including bathroom and other care, while
    simultaneously encouraging their independence.
  • Assists with daily general housekeeping duties to clean and maintain the Center.
  • Assists with menu planning and serving meals and snacks.
  • Prepares and completes tracking forms monthly for daily tracking of activities and toileting
  • Works with other staff to ensure accurate and appropriate documentation in each member’s record.
  • Assists with special events, as needed.
  • Assists team and Program Coordinator with tracking referrals, recording service units and other
    reporting and admin tasks, as needed


Qualifications

We list our preferred qualifications and are open to candidates who can demonstrate their experience

and/or education that supports their alignment with the skills we are seeking. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with people living with dementia and/or other cognitive impairments.

 

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • 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
  • 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.

 

 Salary and Benefits
This is a Per Diem position with an hourly rate of $17.50

 

A per diem position comes with earned paid leave of one hour for every 40 hours worked.

 

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for this position.

 

The position is open until filled

 

SMAA is an equal opportunity employer