Activity Assistant

The Salvation Army; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in a part-time role focused on enhancing the lives of participants through engaging activities. This position involves creating fulfilling experiences, providing personal care, and ensuring the safety and well-being of participants during transport and activities. Ideal candidates will have a background in personal care or recreational programming, strong communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional support. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the community while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and recreational programs is essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and provide supervision is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement fulfilling activities for participants.
• Provide individual care and supervision for participants.
• Safely transport participants and provide support.

Skills

Personal care

Activity planning

Supervision

Understanding written and oral instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ohio Driver's License

Job description

Overview

Reports to: Adult Day Services Director– Kelley Bauman, LSW

Schedule: Monday – Thursday: Part-time (between 8a-5p)

Tasks:

• Responsible for helping to create and implement planned, fulfilling activities for our participants.
• Provides individual care to and supervision of the participants.
• Responsible for safely transporting participants to and from the program, escorting adult day services participants to and from vehicles, providing support and supervision of participants.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate should have experience in providing personal care, activities, and/or social/recreational programs.
• Must possess the ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Must be a high school graduate or have successfully completed a GED.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check with no disqualifying offenses.
• Must possess a valid Ohio Driver's License with at least 2 years of driving experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain driving privileges per The Salvation Army standards.
• Must be able to obtain a signed statement from a licensed physician stating the driver has no medical or physical condition that may impede safe driving, passenger assistance, emergency treatment, or the health and welfare of the participant or general public.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screenings.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.