Facilitates and implements daily person-centered care programs coordinated by the recreation therapist which include: social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and recreational activities. Provides assistance with activities of daily living, personal care such as bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, oral hygiene, nail care, transferring and walking for both males and females, taking vital signs. Assists in providing a quality therapeutic recreation program for a specialized population(s) of individuals, 18 and older, with a variety of diagnoses and multiple disabilities in the Adult Day Health Care Center (ADHC). Helps with the nutrition program.
Note: Positions are located at Mount Vernon Adult Day Health Center, Lewinsville Adult Day Health Center, Lincolnia Adult Day Health Center, Herndon Harbor Adult Day Health Center. (1 at each site)
Illustrative Duties
· Provides personal care services, assisting with activities of daily living for participants in the ADHC Program;
· Ensures the safety and well-being of participants during personal care by using appropriate precautions and guidelines;
· Assists with clinical services such as vital signs, strength training and special therapies;
· Monitors for and reports changes in participants' behavior, participation in activities, eating/personal habits and general well-being;
· Works to maintain an overall pleasant environment in the center;
· Participates and contributes in staff meetings and daily rounds;
· Assists with planning, sets up and conducts therapeutic recreational activities as scheduled;
· Replenishes supplies as necessary and stores activity equipment after use;
· Completes documentation in accordance with agency protocol, licensing and Medicaid requirements;
· Under the direction of the Senior Home Health Aide, plans and serves meals, based on special dietary needs of participants, and requirements of CMP, licensing and health department;
· Maintains a clean, safe, pleasant and healthy environment in the dining area and kitchen;
· Observes and assists participants during meals.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
· Ability to accurately observe, record and note changes in behavior, participation, and general well-being of participants;
· Ability to prioritize competing demands of participant care and documentation;
· Ability to learn protocols and procedures for safely and effectively assisting physically and mentally impaired adults with the activities of daily living;
· Ability to assist with client transfers from sitting to standing and standing to sitting;
· Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
· Ability to communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing;
· Ability to communicate effectively with cognitively impaired adults;
· Ability to establish and maintain friendly rapport with physically and/or mentally disabled adults;
· Ability to learn procedures for managing anxious, agitated or aggressive behavior;
· Ability to learn safe food handling practices.
Criminal Background Check, CPR and First Aid required.