Activity Aide

Kids for the Future

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 24,796

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Vincentian Home in McCandless, PA is seeking a Full Time Activity Aide to join the Community Life Team.

You will coordinate daily programs, provide engagement for residents and intergenerational activities, and assist with transportation and event setup in a caring, resident-centered environment.

The role requires a High School diploma and NCCAP Activity Aide certification (or eligibility); daylight schedule with potential weekend work and benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent, required.
NCCAP Activity Aide Certified or certified eligible.
Experience in activities/life enrichment preferred.
Background in music or art preferred.
Driver’s license preferred but not required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience using a Content Management Writer is a plus.
Enthusiastic about partnering with residents, families and the community.

Responsibilities

Promote resident-centered care with kindness, respect and dignity.
Plan and execute engaging programs and activities for residents.
Incorporate wellness and intergenerational practices into experiences.
Document interactions in care plans per state standards.
Assist with transportation and daily operations as needed.
Communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication adaptability

Education

High school diploma

NCCAP Activity Aide Certification or eligible

Experience in activities/life enrichment

Music or art background

Driver's license preferred

Tools

MS Office

Content Management Writer

Job description

Location 111 Perrymont Rd,Pittsburgh, PA, 15237,United States

Base Pay $15.00 - $18.00 / Hour

Employee Type Non-Exempt-FT

Required Degree High school

Vincentian Home in McCandless, PA in the North Hills is looking for a Full Time Activity Aide!

Daylight Schedule with occasional weekend availability, eligible for benefits!

Summary:

The Community Life Team Member (Activity Aide) is instrumental in the success of Vincentian's Community Life Department. They will assist with the coordination of daily operations of the department by implementing quality programs, one-to-one visits and sensory/environmental stimulation, engaging intergenerational programs and spaces (intentional and organic) for residents, children, students, families, staff and visitors within the personal care, independent living, long-term or skilled rehabilitation service lines.

It is the duty of all employees to promote and support a resident centered care environment that ensures the treatment of all residents, family members, visitors, fellow employees and customers with kindness, respect, and dignity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Commits to the Vincentian Collaborative System (VCS) mission to nurture and sustain a ministry of compassionate care that preserves the human dignity of persons within a diverse and changing society.

2. Upholds and promote the VCS values of spirituality, compassion, quality, dignity, collaboration, advocacy, stewardship and innovation.

3. Promotes and supports a resident centered care environment that ensures the treatment of all residents, family members, visitors, fellow employees and customers with kindness, respect, and dignity.

4. Assist with the execution of memorable programs, experience sand activities for individuals and groups that encourage socialization, foster social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, sensory, and physical enrichment and promotes lifelong learning amongst our residents.

5. Incorporate the eight dimensions of wellness and intergenerational practices into all experiences.

6. Ensures the implementation, and evaluation of all programming, processes, and delivery of service excellence that aligns with organizational strategy and mission

7. Provides five-star quality, superior service and extraordinary responsiveness as perceived by our residents and families, ensuring resident satisfaction levels are achieved, while cultivating meaningful relationships and connections

8. Operates independently and with teams, demonstrates superior attention to detail, and shows compassion with all interactions and decision-making.

9. Assists with operational needs, i.e., transports/assists residents to and from activities as necessary, facility management, etc.

10. Identifies and documents in the resident’s care plan the activity interests, needs and related problem of the resident.

11. Documents all interactions with resident and/or family in the assessment and care plan as required by state standards.

12. Adheres to all current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations and the facilities established policies and procedures.

13. Observes and reports pertinent information related to resident care to Manager of Community Life.

14. Maintains neatness of all activity areas including proper storage of materials on the communities, activity storage room and infection control of activity supplies.

15. Communicates effectively with residents, family members, volunteers, and other members of the health care team.

16. Attends required department meetings, educational programs and complete all required DOH and Vincentian training.

17. Assists with training and supervision of new personnel and volunteers, as assigned

18. Performs all other duties assigned.

Education/Experience:

1. High school graduate or equivalent, required.

2. NCCAP Activity Aide Certified or certified eligible

3. Previous experience in activities/life enrichment, preferred.

4. Background in music or art, preferred.

5. Current/valid driver’s license preferred but not required.

6. Driving ability preferred by not required.

7. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

8. Experience using a Content Management Writer is a plus.

Must be enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of partnering with residents, parents, children, and their families - the entire community to honor each resident as an individual and create experiences that nurture and engage all in ways that honor their personal preferences.

We are a mindful and compassionate organization that understands the necessity to be innovative and agile to continuously improve. We are focused on delivering quality care and exceptional experiences and expect the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of the organization. In addition, we are seeking candidates with:

Exceptional verbal and writing skills; ability to adeptly change communication style for target audience

Dynamic, outgoing and friendly communicator with knowledge and passion to deliver exceptional experiences

Strong interpersonal skills; extraordinarily perceptive and responsive to individuals and environment.

Understanding of individual and group dynamics

Ability to quickly develop rapport with people from all walks of life and all levels of the organization, establish and develop meaningful relationships and manage strategic relationships

Strong organizational skills. Proven ability to plan, organize, develop, and implement programs, events, and processes both independently and as a member of a team

Very comfortable with learning, operating and explaining technology and software systems to non-technical audience (i.e. computers, tablets, smart devices, online platforms, etc.)