Engagement Specialist - Senior Day Services (PRN)

Catholic Charities of Baltimore; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Vacation/sick/holiday pay

403(b) Retirement Plan with a employer

Tuition Advancement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s St. Ann Adult Day Care Services is seeking an Activities Assistant - PRN to help participants engage in program activities and maintain independence.

The role supports daily living activities and accompanies participants to activities, with supervision by nursing staff. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and about 3 years of experience in activities coordination or therapeutic recreation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years’ experience in activities coordination or therapeutic recreation for the aged or disabled.
• CNA-1 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and supports activities to meet participants’ needs, promoting engagement and independence.
• Observes changes in participants’ needs and communicates concerns to staff per procedures.
• Facilitates engagement in recreational, social, and program activities including arts and crafts and music.
• Assists participants to and from vehicles and helps with entry/exit for safe transportation.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects participant privacy and rights.
• Documents accidents or incidents promptly per procedures.
• Prepares dining areas, serves meals, and cleans dining areas after meals.
• Provides personal care and instruction in activities of daily living under nursing staff supervision.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized program environment and reports environmental concerns.
• Monitors supplies and inventory, reports shortages as needed.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings to support program operations.
• Builds positive professional relationships with participants, staff, and community contacts.

Skills

Accountability

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent work

Safety awareness

Compassionate care

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s St. Ann Adult Day Care Services is seeking an Activities Assistant - PRN to help participants engage in program activities and maintain independence.

The role supports daily living activities and accompanies participants to activities, with supervision by nursing staff. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and about 3 years of experience in activities coordination or therapeutic recreation.