Activity Assistant / Caregiver

The Threshold, Inc.; West Bend, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; 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. in West Bend, WI is seeking an Activity Leader to guide social, educational and community instruction for clients with disabilities in a structured program or the community.

This is a full-time position with 35–40 hours weekly, typically Mon-Fri, 7:30/8:00 am to 3:30/4:00 pm. You will support activities, assist clients toward their goals, provide personal care, transport clients, and maintain safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required.
• Medication Administration, CPR/AED and First Aid training completed within first six months.
• Valid WI driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with instructions for program, recreation, social and community activities.
• Assist clients in achieving goals and monitor progress for each client.
• Care for personal needs including grooming, transfers and personal cares.
• Document progress, needs, behavioral changes and other information for the Team Leader.
• Transport clients to community activities using agency vehicles.
• Develop relationships with clients, families and community connections.
• Administer medications or medical procedures in-house and on community experiences.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the program area.
• Record daily attendance for clients assigned to team or program.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

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