The Activities Coordinator/CNA plans and implements a program of therapeutic and social activities for clients of the Respite and Enrichment Center. The activities may include groups and individuals and they must meet the needs and interests of each individual client in areas of social, recreation, education and health promotion. The program should utilize Respite and Enrichment Center staff, as well as community partners, volunteers, and other entities within the facility to promote inter-generational participation and interaction. The Activities Coordinator/CNA is also expected to obtain/maintain training to provide personal care assistance to JREC participants. Activities Coordinator/CNA assists Enrichment Center staff with food service responsibilities as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Current certifications in CPR and First Aid or completed within the first 6 months.
• 40 hours of direct care training or willingness to complete within the first 90 days of employment.
• One-year work experience within the last five years in an activities program in an adult care setting.
• Three-year work experience within the last 5 years in the areas of Geriatrics and/or Developmental/Intellectual Disability
• Experience with and/or knowledge of older adults and their special needs, as well as individuals with a developmental/intellectual disability.
• Ability to plan and implement the program, delegate appropriately.
• Physical capacity necessary to assist and support clients (able to lift 30#), good physical coordination to demonstrate or participate in recreational activities.
• Knowledge of inter-generational programming.
• Computer skills required.
• Record of program accountability, reliable, and leadership, demonstrate sound judgment, flexibility, and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Patience, tact, and persuasion when working with people who have a variety of special needs, able to demonstrate ingenuity, a sense of humor, and imagination to adapt activities to individual needs.
• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate appropriate skills in delegation, planning of, preparation for, and carrying out of activities;
• Two relevant and satisfactory references.
• Clear police background check per state regulation