Activity Assistant

The Mary Campbell Center is first, last, and always, home to 68 residents. The Activity Assistant is responsible for assisting The Center's Activities team in assuring these services are delivered with a high degree of quality in a truly homelike environment in which MCC residents live with respect, personal dignity, and independence to the fullness of their abilities. The Activity Assistant is charged with assisting residents, respite residents and community participants with a variety of activity programs, special projects and seasonal events, and performs personal care as needed. The incumbent works closely with Program Services team and gives direction to assigned volunteers as needed. The Activity Assistant works reliably, effectively, efficiently, and with respect for residents, staff, families, volunteers, professional consultants, and the physical environment of The Center while adhering to the MCC Guiding Principles and Mission.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The Activity Assistant at the Mary Campbell Center must 1) be a good person of high character who consistently works with a positive attitude and demonstrates compassion and understanding for residents with varying degrees of disability and 2) possess a high school diploma or equivalent The Activity Assistant must be able to read and write and demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills. Previous successful experience working with those with disabilities and/or in a rehabilitative setting is preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists residents, respite residents and community participants with community outings, in-house activities.
• Organizes and prepares program materials and supplies in a timely manner.
• Escorts residents to and from program areas. Tracks attendance and maintains participation and performance data.
• Independently initiates one-on-one or small group activities during "down time."
• Assists with community field trips. Helps to prepare trip bag supplies, necessary equipment and requests for dietary needs.
• Safely loads and transports residents in Center vehicles as needed and accurately completes vehicle logs. Ensures positive community relations while on MCC-sponsored outings.
• Remains aware of resident's physical abilities/limitations/changes in medical situations and reports any change in resident condition to the Neighborhood Nurse.
• Ensures resident care needs are met during all activities conducted under auspices of the Program Services Department, both within The Mary Campbell Center and at external events.
• Assists with Seasonal Special Olympics programs as coach, trainer or support staff. Assumes coach responsibilities for assigned sports as needed.
• Provides direction to volunteers in assigned program areas. Displays ongoing appreciation.
• Ensures resident safety. Reports safety hazards to Supervisor or appropriate department head.
• Ensures a clean, safe environment before, during and after programs. Completes assigned routine cleaning and maintenance checklists.
• Attends and actively participates in Activities Department meetings and in-service training program.
• Maintains a clean driving record.
• Documents, as required, resident progress on IPPs/progress notes.
• Performs other duties as assigned