Job Opportunity: Activities Leader

Woodland Pond at New Paltz is Hiring!

Activities Leader

It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent income, benefits and perks.
Job Details Job Job location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Employment type: Full Time income Range: $17.39 - $19.39 Hourly Job Shift: Days/Eves Job Job Category: Health Care Description Activities Leader Responsible to Position Classifications Activities Director Hourly/Non-Exempt Directly Supervises and Evaluates None Is Back Up To: Activities Coordinator & Music Therapist Is Backed Up By: Activities Coordinator & Music Therapist WOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENT In the performance of their respective tasks and responsibilities, all employees are expected to conform to the following: Performing quality work with or without direct supervision Interacting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all others Working effectively and in conformity with the Woodland Pond Communication Fundamentals Completing tasks independently while knowledge the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations Complying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all times Position Summary Assists in coordinating residents, volunteers, and staff in planning and implementing programs and activities for Health center residents ESSENTIAL tasks AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Understands and adheres to Resident Care Plans and dietary orders (*CF) Assists in planning, organizing and leading activities that encourage socialization, relaxation, overall wellbeing and/or provides entertainment for all units while encouraging resident participation and promoting social exchanges between residents through modeling and participation (*CF) Actively participates in activity planning meetings; including presenting a standing report of challenges, successes and recommendations for upcoming events (*CF) Encourages residents to participate in activities located on known specific resident interest levels (*CF) Encourages social exchanges between residents through participation (*CF) Completes initial assessment upon resident admission to the Health Center and other resident-related paperwork, as assigned (*CF) Maintains everyday resident attendance records Ensures resident newspapers and mail is delivered everyday (*CF) Monitors and request for purchase equipment and supplies used for activities Decorates for events and keeps activity supplies organized Assists in publicity of activities Arranges and sets up virtual video calls according to schedule; updates list as needed Understands and follows the process/procedures related to resident outings Assists in the orientation of new volunteers; works collaboratively with same Escorts new Pet Therapy volunteers as directed Completes all required training and in-services All other tasks as assigned GENERAL expertise AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of tasks Willing to lgain and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Demonstrated knowledge and expertise necessary to provide programming to and communicate with primarily elderly population Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span capability to assess data reflecting the resident's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident's requirements capability to read, analyze, and interpret general and professional periodicals and journals capability to write reports, newsletters, and general correspondence, using standard word processing and publishing software capability to respond to questions from groups of managers, residents, staff, and the general public capability to remain calm in all types of situations, including emergencies Must be creative and energetic; willing to work as part of a team capability to utilize various A/V equipment, computers, and systems as well as baking/cooking equipment to assist in the delivery of activity programming Demonstrates appropriate basic food handling expertise and food safety knowledge Availcapability to work a flexible schedule including regular evening/weekend hours and alternating holidays Maintains predictable and reliable attendance Qualifications High school diploma or HSE. Associates Degree preferred Computer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Office programs Current CNA certification, preferred Minimum one year related practice, practice working with people with dementia, desired Valid NYS driver's license Degree of Travel Occasional travel as escort on resident outings and trips. DISRUPTION TO ROUTINE Must be able to adapt to the residents' interests and occasionally conflicting needs. Occasional schedule changes due to residents' requests and/or special events. Frequent interruptions. Safety Hazards in Job Possible exposure to infections from residents. Physical Demands Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Sit X Stand X Walk X Bend/Stoop X Squat X Crawl X Climb X Reach Above Shoulder Level X Kneel X Balance X Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Maximum 10 Lbs. X Maximum 20 Lbs. X Maximum 50 Lbs. X Maximum Over 50 Lbs. X Must Be Able To See X Hear X Speak X Use One Hand X Use Both Hands X Environmental Conditions Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Involves Being Inside X Outside X Exposed to Temperatures of 32ûF and less X 100ûF and more X Wet & Humid Conditions X Noise, Vibration X Fumes, Dust X Hazards, Exposure Never Occasionally Frequently ContinuallyQualificationsQualifications High school diploma or HSE. Associates Degree preferred Computer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Office programs Current CNA certification, preferred Minimum one year related practice, practice working with people with dementia, desired Valid NYS driver's license