About this opportunity
Daughters of Charity Ministries lists this CNA Activity Assistant opportunity in emmitsburg, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
St. Joseph House is home to Daughters of Charity in a beautiful, homelike setting in Emmitsburg, Maryland. St. Joseph House employees are part of the Daughters of Charity Ministries, Inc. that offer a comfortable work environment, competitive pay, great benefits, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.
nnARE YOU A CNA LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING CAREER AS AN ACTIVITY ASSISTANT?
nnCOMPANY OVERVIEW
nDaughters of Charity Ministries in Emmitsburg, Maryland is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Life Enrichment Assistant.
nSUMMARY OF POSITION
nThe Life Enrichment Assistant enhances the Sisters' experience by providing personalized options that help each Sister achieve the fullest life possible, no matter their age or stage of life. These team members are a crucial link in ensuring that our Sisters have programming which supports, validates, and enhances their quality of life. The Life Enrichment Assistant plans, implements, and evaluates recreational programs for the Sisters. This position will assist in establishing and maintaining a life enrichment culture that moves away from "calendar" driven programming to an enriching person-centered experience which helps each of our Sisters in achieving their life journey. The Life Enrichment Assistant assists and implements the monthly social calendar, events, outings, and programs. They will review these programs and level of participation for effectiveness and makes changes appropriately.
nRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
nnnDevelops, implements, and oversees group and one-on-one social programs for the Sisters. Ensures that each are prepared and promoted well in advance. Ensures successful execution of all events. Continually monitors and evaluates the life enrichment programs and calendar and enhances as necessary.
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nnTransports and/or assists Sisters on outings and trips. Ensures safe transport of Sisters at all times.
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nnCompletes necessary assessments, forms, and documentation.
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nnNotes Sister's program participation and motivates, as necessary.
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nnGathers and disseminates information about community services and programs.
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nnCommunicates and coordinates with necessary team members about programs, arrangements for supplies for programs, resident participation, resident observations, and all related arrangements.
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nnAbility to demonstrate, explain how to use, and work an iPad and DVD players for the Sisters. Basic understanding of Microsoft programs, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for creating presentations on various topics the Sisters are interested in learning about.
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nAssists Sisters in the aquatics program.
nFeeds, toilets, and uses various lifts to care for Sisters during programs, on outings, and in the pool.
nAssists in the care of the Sisters when nursing has staffing challenges, if needed.
nReports medical information pertaining to care given to a Sister to the nurse on the floor.
nOther related duties that facilitate a positive life enrichment of the Sisters as necessary.
n nPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
n1. Physical Demands of the Position
nnnThe ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, push, pull, walk, reach, and grasp in order to perform a variety of functions including directing exercise classes.
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nnThe ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, telephone, calculator, and copier.
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nnThe ability to operate audio visual equipment such as camera, video camera, video cassette recorder, stereo, and public address system.
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n n2. Mental Acuity Requirements of the Position
nnnAbility to set priorities, plan, organize and coordinate programs for the Sisters.
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nnPossesses short and long-term memory.
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nnAbility to accumulate, documents, and follow-up based on Sisters' choices and needs.
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nnDetail oriented and possesses sound judgement.
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nnPossesses the ability to evaluate staff performance.
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nnAbility to assess a situation and present a viable solution.
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n n3. Sensory Requirements of the Position
nnnAbility to see and hear in order to assist with the needs of the Sisters.
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nnAbility to give and receive oral and written instructions.
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nnAbility to communicate effectively with Sisters, family members, volunteers, and staff.
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n n4. Technical/Motor Skill Requirements of the Position
nnnAbility to speak and write in a clear and concise manner in order to communicate effectively.
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nnAbility to manipulate small office equipment.
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nnAbility to manipulate and instruct on audiovisual equipment.
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nnAbility to prepare and submit written reports.
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n nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
nnnHigh School Degree or GED preferred.
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nMaryland Certified Nursing Assistant certification required.
nnEmployment working with the geriatric population for at least one year.
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nnAll job duties are expected to be completed in accordance with the Mission and Values of the Daughters of Charity.
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nnHourly rate is $20.05
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nBenefits include: Health Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance, Worker's Compensation Insurance, Paid Time Off Program, Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Family Leave (FMLA) Personal Development and Wellness Program.
n nDaughters of Charity Ministries, Inc. may obtain "consumer reports" about you from a consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. A "consumer" report is a background screening report that may contain information regarding your criminal history, sex offender registry status, credit history, employment history, education verification, driving history, professional licenses, and other information about you. It may bear upon your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living.
Worksite address
emmitsburg, MD, 21727, US
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