Therapeutic Activities Aide (Local Government) (Full-Time) - Bedford County MH / ID

THE POSITION

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This opportunity is for an Activities Aide to provide educational and recreational activities in a Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) Program. This position also performs teaching and role modeling in personal hygiene, nutrition, safety, problem solving, interpersonal skills, and community integration. Provides direct care duties by assisting residents with cooking, shopping, laundry, housekeeping, personal hygiene skills, medication management, money management, and public transportation.

Full-time positions include excellent benefits! Healthcare coverage, pension plan, flexible spending account, and paid holidays. Family friendly agency with paid time off, paid sick time, employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

Apply today to join us in serving the community!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Therapeutic and recreational activities may include exercising, socialization activities, organized team building activities, etc. Model and instruct consumers on safe use of supplies and equipment to include tools, cleaning supplies, kitchen appliances, and electronics. Responsible for providing direct care by instructing and assisting consumers with nutrition cooking, shopping, laundry, housekeeping, and personal hygiene skills. Assist residents in community services, family interactions, telephone use, generic services, and public transportation. Assist and instruct residents with medication and money management. Participate in medication trainings and updates. Keep accurate pill counts, contact physicians or pharmacies regarding changes and side effects when needed. Observes consumers for behavioral changes, responses to medications, side effects of medication, objective and subjective signs and reports to the service team. May educate / assist consumers with scheduling medical appointments. Participates in gathering data for the formal assessment of consumers strengths and needs and provides feedback to the CRRS service team. Participates in the intra-disciplinary team meetings to report on consumer progress in meeting services goals and objectives. Maintain CRRS files and assist with monthly reports as directed by the Program Supervisor. Complete required consumer program plans, assessments, progress records and medication documentation. Assist in maintaining compliance with the CRRS 5310 Regulations. Responsible for the general upkeep and monitoring of the CRRS house and property to include the building, physical plant and grounds, fire protection and safety, living / sleeping quarters, furnishings and equipment's, housekeeping and maintenance.

Additional duties :

• Participate with monthly fire drills and to make rapid decisions regarding immediate actions to be taken to ensure residents' safety
• Clean bedrooms as they become empty
• Escort consumers safely to daytime / nighttime programming in all weather conditions; for the purpose of community activities, appointments, trips, grocery shopping, personal shopping, home visits and / or work.
• Locate and read DBHS Vehicle Procedures / Policies to assure safety and welfare of all consumers when performing escort duties
• Participate and assist in the training process of new employees under the direction of the Program Supervisor

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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Legal Requirements :

Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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