Activities Assistant

Payrate: $17.00 per hour

St. Ann Adult Day Service provides medical supervision and a pleasant, structured day program for elders and those with disabilities. St. Ann helps to keep families together and offers a much-needed respite for caregivers. We help to reduce the likelihood of premature nursing home placement.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore, St. Ann Adult Day Care Service is currently seeking an Activities Assistant who is responsible for helping participants take part in program activities and to function at their highest level of independence. Provides assistance with activities of daily living, conducts or assists with group activities, and addresses participants special needs. The work schedule is Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm or 8:00am-5:00pm.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements program activities which have been designed to meet the needs and interests of individual participants.

• Identifies each participants personal needs, behaviors and interests and communicates changes in needs and functioning following agreed upon procedures.

• Accompanies participants to and from vehicles and provides assistance getting into and out vehicles as needed.

• Set up for meals, serves food and cleans dining area after meals.

• Provides personal care and instruction in activities of daily living under the supervision of the nursing staff.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum one year experience with elders in a long-term care setting (group home, skilled nursing facility, or day care).

• CNA or GNA required for PRN

REQUIREMENTS & ABILITIES:

• Shows reliability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.

• Excellent communication skills including active listening.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision.

• Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one work site to another.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to observe and communicate with others.

• Ability to transfer approximately 110-200lbs regularly.

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer