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Family Service Association - Fall River Activity Director/Program Aide in Fall River, Massachusetts
We are offering a 1,000 sign on bonus!
We have an exciting opportunity in one of our Fall River Adult Day Health Center. We are seeking a full time (35 hours per week) Activity Director/Program Aide for our Gen Center Adult Day Health Program. The hours for this position are 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday (No weekends or major Holidays).
The ideal candidate will assist the Program Leader in the preparation and oversight of activities, daily activity functions of the program and assist in the development of social, educational and recreational programs.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Assist the Program Coordinator in duties assigned.
Plan and implement appropriate activities that meet the individual needs of each participant.
Assist in the recruitment and training of volunteers.
Assist Program Coordinator through the design of new ideas to increase and ensure program growth and quality.
Maintain individual participant records to include initial interest and ability assessment, quarterly program notes and daily activity log.
Participate in the bi-annual or quarterly review of each participant’s care plan.
Assist in the delivery of other required program services.
Develop a monthly calendar of activities and events.
Respond to report requirements of the appropriate regulatory agency.
Assist Program Coordinator with the implementation of policies and procedures.
Monitor and observe for on-going mental and physical limitations. Report to appropriate staff.
Assist the Program Coordinator through the design of new ideas to increase and ensure program growth and quality.
Assist with basic nursing care, including:
Reporting all changes in body functions
Obtaining and recording vital signs
Assisting with personal care skills and safe participant personal hygiene and grooming.
Assisting with ADL’s with various levels of functioning, including basic restorative nursing
Recognizing, responding to, and reporting basic emergencies, following proper procedures, including the Heimlich Maneuver and CPR.
Assist Program Coordinator with the implementation of policies and procedures.
Assist and encourage participants with opportunities for socialization, education, group interaction and recreation.
Assist with meal procurement, service, and delivery and clean up in accordance with sanitary food preparation and USDA standards.
Assist with the ADL needs of the participants as warranted.
Ability to provide services outlined in this job description at any of the three Adult Day Health sites as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
Respond to reasonable expectation of the Agency and/or supervisor .
Education and Experience:
The Adult Day Health Activity Director/Program Aide requires a High School Diploma. Must be certified as a therapeutic recreation specialist or have at least two years of experience working in the social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in an activities program in a health care setting.
Portuguese and/or Spanish speaking applicants are encouraged to apply.
Family Service Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer .
Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135-year tradition of high quality.
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