Program Assistant Day Program

POSITION : PROGRAM ASSISTANT DAY PROGRAM

SUPERVISOR : DIRECTOR OF THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

Compensation : $18-$20 / hour DOE

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Program assistant is responsible for the implementation of scheduled therapeutic recreation activities within and outside the facility to assist in providing a varied program that meets the physical emotional and social needs of the Alzheimers resident and contributes to their overall quality of life.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS :

• High school diploma or equivalent experience can be substituted for education.
• One or more years of experience working with adults in a health-care or social service setting preferably in Alzheimer care facility.
• Sensitivity to issues of aging and needs of the dementia resident and diverse populations.
• Ability to be flexible with programming work assignments and schedule changes within the community.
• Experience in leading group recreation programs for elders or memory impaired clients.
• Ability to follow written and spoken directions.
• Ability to work as a team player promoting good relations with supervisors

co-workers families and residents / participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Any and all employees may sometimes be required to work outside of regular hours as scheduled by the supervisor or director of therapeutic recreation.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 18 - 20