ADS Activity Aide

Excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual that enjoys social services and the elderly. Universal Metro Aging Services is a Not-For-Profit organization that aims to serve immigrant populations of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Middle East, Latin America and Europe. UMAS is a small, family run organization. The perceptive employee would need to have experience with that or have experience wearing multiple hats. In addition, perceptive employee should be able to work autonomously, be a self-starter, and have initiative and lots of follow through.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist Activity Coordinator in implementing activity program. This could include conducting physical activities (exercises, ball-toss, chair basketball, etc.), mental stimulation activities (spelling bees, bingo, playing boards, etc.)
• Engage in both group and one-to-one activities as assigned.
• Assist with set up and take down of activity supplies or equipment.
• Assist in preparation, serving and clean-up at lunch and snack times.
• Provide routine and specialized assistance to participants as needed, including assisting in the bathroom, with lunch, snacks and with dressing.
• Observe and report any changes in participant's behavior or physical condition.
• Other related duties as appropriate or assigned.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications include

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Bachelor degree in human services, social work gerontology, activity therapy, recreation, physical therapy, art therapy or related field preferred. Associate Degree acceptable.
• Experience: Pervious experience working with older adults or in an adult day care environment preferred.
• Physical exam (no more than 6 months prior to employment)
• CPR/First Aid certification or willing to be become certified
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills, including oral, written and presentation
• Self-motivated, creative, flexible and results driven
• Ability to be a productive team member/player

Additional qualifications include

• Being fluent in Hindi/Urdu or Guajarati preferred