Activity Assistant / Caregiver

The Threshold, Inc.; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; 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

The Threshold, Inc. is seeking an Activity Leader to supervise and guide clients with disabilities in daily programs and community activities.

This in-person, full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 7:30/8:00 am to 3:30/4:00 pm, totaling 35–40 hours per week. You will support clients’ goals, assist with personal needs, document progress for the Team Leader, transport clients in agency vehicles, and help maintain a safe, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required.
• Medication Administration, CPR/AED and First Aid training must be completed within six months.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license required.

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.
• Care for the personal needs of clients (grooming, transfers, eating, personal cares, repositioning).
• Document and communicate progress and needs to the Team Leader and Service Coordinator.
• Transport clients to community activities using agency vehicles.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, family and community connections.
• 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 and follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

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

include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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