Activity Leader

The Activity Leader is responsible for the development, implementation and supervision of therapeutic activities for elders with dementia or physical impairment. Programs and activities will be designed to maximize the capabilities of participants to improve or maintain their mental and physical status.

The Activity Leader will be responsible for training and directing staff and volunteers to assist with the activities program. In addition, the Activity Leader will provide hands-on assistance to participants with activities of daily living (e.g., toileting, feeding, walking, transfers).

SUPERVISOR: Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

High School diploma or equivalent plus one-year related experience.

Related Skills

Experience working with cognitively impaired adults
Ability to work under pressure and exercise good judgment in crisis situations
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to maintain patience and a sense of humor in stressful situations
Experience in recreational therapy a plus
Excellent communication skills
Good organizational skills
Creative in music and the arts a plus
Ability to work sensitively and collaboratively with volunteers
Ability to engage people with memory disorders

Experience with nursing assistance a plus
Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders
CPR Certification
Essential Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying – must be able to lift, push, pull or carry a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds and be able to move the weight a distance of five (5) feet.
Balancing – will need to be able to maintain your balance during participant transfers and/or ambulation.
Kneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching below waist level, reaching overhead, reaching torso level – will occur anytime while meeting participant’s personal care needs.
Visual acuity – will need sufficient eyesight to provide care.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, implements, supervises and evaluates meaningful, therapeutic individual and group activities that meet the individual goals and needs of participants.
Directs/delegates responsibilities to staff and volunteers to ensure participant engagement in group and individual activities.
Helps in the development and implantation of monthly activities calendar.
Works with participants, their caregivers and staff to identify long range goals for the participant.
Helps participants in the program orientation process.
Assists participants with activities of daily living (e.g., feeding, walking, transfers, toileting).

Completes daily flow sheets documenting participant’s level of activity participation. Assists with other paperwork as necessary.
Trains and supervises volunteers. Utilizes volunteers with consideration of their individual interests and talents.
Intervenes therapeutically in crisis situations.
Identifies and works to correct potential and environmental hazards at, and around, the site.
Assist with daily infection control cleaning.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off

Medical specialties:
Geriatrics

Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No Nights or weekends.
Holidays off.

Supplemental pay types:
Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees required to wear a mask. Employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Staff must do a daily screening for COVID-19 symptoms and not report prior to work if symptomatic.

Application Question(s):

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Experience:
related: 1 year (Required)