Recreation Assistant

UnityPoint Health
$15.15/Hr.-$21.00/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Waterloo
3250 East 4th Street (Show on map)
Jan 06, 2025
Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: PACE Day Center Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM Job ID: 157806 UnityPoint Health Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind. We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org Overview Recreation Assistant PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM Full Time + Benefits Under the supervision of the Program Manager-PACE works with the Recreation Coordinators in providing recreational services and ADL (activities of daily living) assistance as needed to participants attending the PACE center. Responsibilities Recreation Activities * Assists with the planning, preparation and implementation of individual activities, group activities, special events and outings as needed. * Assists in the safe supervision of participants at the Siouxland PACE Center, special events and outings. * Assists in daily clean-up and sanitation of the recreation areas. * Completes documentation, under the direction of the Recreation Coordinators, which includes, activity participation records, reporting and recording PPT disruptive behaviors, and recording supplies sent home with PPTs. * Provides ongoing input to the Recreation Coordinator of participant participation in activities or refusal to participate. Reports PPT concerns to Recreation Coordinators for follow up. * Completes risk reports per company policy. Personal Care/ADLs * Assists participants with personal care, toileting, showers and cueing or feeding as needed. May involve using stand aid or Hoyer Lift. * Assists with laundry service done at the PACE Center. * Ensures oxygen concentrators and tubing is available for oxygen dependent PPTs attending the PACE Center. * Assists participants to and from activity areas. May involve pushing wheel chairs and assisting participants with walkers and gait belt as needed. Qualifications Education High School Diploma, GED or applicable work experience. Completion of a nursing assistant training program totaling at least 75 hours License(s)/Certification(s) Maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Maintain Mandatory Reporter status Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to follow instructions and take direction. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members in a team effort for the benefit of Siouxland PACE participants. Basic computer skills-working knowledge of Microsoft office.