Activities Assistant in Adult Day Services

Garden Spot Communities; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit organization in New Holland, PA, as an Activities Assistant in Adult Day Services. You will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of older adults by facilitating activities and providing personal care. This part-time position offers a starting pay of $15/hr with no evenings or weekends required.

Benefits

Pet Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Access to new fitness center

Meal discounts

Qualifications

• One or more years of related experience in health care or social services.
• Must complete a First Aid Course and become CPR certified after hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates group and one-on-one activities.
• Assists in personal care of clients as outlined in their care plan.
• Communicates effectively with the Director regarding program goals and issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with older persons

Energy to maintain activities

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

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• Pay Rates Starting at $15/hr**
  
  

Activities Assistant - Adult Day Services

Part Time | Day (15-20 hours per week) - No Evenings, No Weekends!

• Pay Rates Starting at $15/hr**
  
  

Garden Spot Village, located in New Holland, PA, is a Retirement Community offering innovative options for residential living, and also wellness and healthcare services.

"U.S. News & World Report as a 2024 "Best" Independent Living, Personal Care, Memory Care and Continuing Care Retirement Community. Garden Spot Village is the only retirement community to receive the distinctive "Best" status for four categories in Pennsylvania and, based on the number of badges and ratings, ranks 2nd nationwide."

Job Title: Activities Assistant in Adult Day Services

Status: Part Time Days

Schedule: Varied hours, 10-15 hours per week

Salary Range: Starting at $15.00/hour

What does Garden Spot Communities offer employees?

• Here are just an example of some of the benefits we offer:
• Pet Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• First time homeowners' program
• Campus perks such as access to the new fitness center, salons, meal discounts and more!
  

What will I do in this role with Garden Spot?

• Assists with facilitating group and one-on-one activities as delegated by the Program Coordinator or Director.
• Contributes creative ideas to Program Coordinator for activities.
• Assures that high standards of care for persons with cognitive impairments are implemented and met as they pertain to the activity program and other aspects of care.
• Assists in personal care of clients as outlined in their plan of care. These duties may include
  
  

Assistance With

• Toileting and peri care
• Bathing
• Dressing and clothing care.
• Fingernail care (Occasional)
• Tasks of daily living, such as care of personal possessions, using the telephone, and helping the
  
  

client to remember scheduled appointments and activities

• Transfers and ambulation
• Communicates effectively with the Director of Daybreak regarding the Daybreak programs, goals, objectives, problems, and activity successes.
• Assists with the completion of necessary documentation in accordance with state regulatory requirements and facility policies.
• Accompanies clients to and from other scheduled activities both within and outside the building.
• Helps to orient new clients to the Daybreak program, its activity schedule, and meal and snack times.
• Serves meals and snacks to clients at appropriate times.
  
  

What do I need for this role with Garden Spot?

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent with one or more years of related experience in working with individuals in health care or social service settings.
• Must have the ability and desire to work with older persons with cognitive impairments.
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have the ability and energy to help maintain an effective activity program in order to meet the physical, spiritual, social, intellectual, sensory, and emotional needs of clients with cognitive impairments.
• Must complete a First Aid Course and become CPR certified after hire.
• An understanding of and willingness to live out our mission and values, providing compassionate person-centered care to all residents.
  
  

How is Garden Spot unique?

• Garden Spot Communities is a nonprofit organization with locations in New Holland, Akron, and Zieglerville, PA, offering healing and retirement living at its best!
• We live out our mission daily: Inspired by the life of Jesus, we cultivate vibrant community for purposeful living.
• We prioritize our values: Community, Excellence, Service, Stewardship, Innovation, and Integrity.
• We facilitate abundant opportunities for residents to live with purpose in community.
• We are committed to person-centered care: residents' needs and desires are taken into account first
• We follow a guiding principle: Be Kind. Do Good. Show Love.
• We encourage and equip our team to work hard, have fun, and make a difference!
  
  

Before completing an application, please review The Garden Spot Experience HERE to learn more about who we are, what we do and how we do it!

EOE

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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