Activity Leader / Caregiver

West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce Inc.; West Bend, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce Inc. is seeking an Activity Leader to provide social, educational and community instruction for clients with disabilities within a structured program and the community.

This is a full-time position with hours 35-40 per week, typically Monday through Friday from 7:30/8:00 am to 3:30/4:00 pm. The Activity Leader will implement activities, monitor progress toward goals, assist with personal cares, transport clients as needed, and maintain a safe, supportive

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.

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.

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 are listed.