Activity Assistant / Caregiver

Threshold, Inc; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Threshold, Inc in West Bend, WI is seeking a dedicated Activity Leader for a full-time position focused on supporting clients with disabilities in both community and program settings. Responsibilities include instructing clients in various activities and assisting with their personal care needs. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and be able to demonstrate compassion and dedication to client welfare.

The role requires a valid WI driver's license and offers benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist clients with disabilities in social and educational activities.
• Experience in personal care, including grooming and medical needs.
• Ability to maintain relationships with clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Instruct clients on program and community activities.
• Document progress and communicate needs to team.
• Transport clients using agency vehicles.

Skills

Instruction of program activities

Personal care assistance

Documenting client progress

Medication administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The Activity Leader is responsible for the social, educational and community instruction of clients with disabilities within a structured program or the community. This is a full time position. Hours for this position will range from 35-40 hours. Scheduled hours are M-F 7:30/8am-3:30/4pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide clients with instructions of all program, recreation, social and community program activities.
• Assist clients with achieving their identified goals and observe progress for each client assigned to team or program.
• Care for the personal needs (i.e. grooming, transfers, eating, personal cares, repositioning, etc.) of clients.
• Document and/or communicate to the Team Leader and Service Coordinator, observed progress, needs, behavioral changes, and other significant information.
• Transport clients to community activities using agency vehicles, which include vans and mini buses.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, friends, family, and community connections and act as a good role model.
• Administer medication or medical procedures in-house and on community experiences, as needed.
• Provide routine cleaning, maintenance, and organization of the program area.
• Record daily attendance of clients assigned to team or program.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Non-Essential Duties

• Other duties or cross training may be assigned to ensure the stability of the program, department or organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and work environment required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates, License, Registrations

• Medication Administration, CPR/AED and First Aid, and Non-violent Physical Crisis Intervention training must be completed within the first six months of employment.

Transportation

• Essential duties typically require a valid WI driver's license and a good driving record.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification

• driver's license (Required)

Ability to Commute

• West Bend, WI 53090 (Required)

Work Location: In person