Daybreak Activity Associate – Salem, OR
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Garten is excited to offer an opportunity to join our hardworking and mission-driven team as a Daybreak Activity Associate. As a not-for-profit organization focused on hiring people with disabilities, we are dedicated to providing high-quality services that make a meaningful impact in the community. For over 55 years, we have operated with a strong commitment to excellence, adapting and growing through changing times. This role provides the chance to contribute to a well-established organization that values dedication, innovation, and service
General Position Summary:
Assists with providing educational activities for participants within the ATE Program; helps maintain the skills of individuals within the program. May assist participants who desire to perform work activities. Acts as a positive role model and ensures a safe work environment is maintained at all times.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
- Assists with planned educational activities.
- Assists with participants on outings.
- Assists in ensuring implementation, documentation, and tracking of ISP goals; documents progress and activities as needed.
- Assists in ensuring medications are administered properly and that medication administration record keeping (MARS) is maintained.
- Provides assistance and personal care to program participants in use of restroom and in clean-up.
- Ensures confidentiality of individuals receiving services from Garten.
- Effectively communicates with customers in a positive manner.
- Ensures safety and quality standards are maintained at all times.
- Document case notes.
Specific Job Skills Required:
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to make some safety-related decisions.
- Ability to assist with planned activities.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to participate as a team member.
- Ability to use standard office equipment including basic computer hardware/software and a calculator.
- Ability to perform basic math.
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/1st Aid Certification, OIS.
- Ability to push/pull wheelchairs and lift individuals out of wheelchairs.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, reach, stoop, and make repetitive motions of hand/wrists/arms frequently throughout a normal workday.
- Ability to push up to 100 pounds, and to carry up to 10 pounds frequently in a normal workday.
- Ability to pull up to 200 pounds and to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally in a normal workday.
Preferred Skills:
- Able to speak conversational Spanish.
- Know American Sign Language.
Education and/or Experience Required:
- A minimum of 6 months of work experience
- Some experience/training with seniors, fragile adults, or people with disabilities helpful
- High school education or equivalent
Perks Include:
- FREE Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance
- FREE Dental Insurance
- FREE Vision Insurance
- FREE Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Garten Retirement Plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays and one paid floating holiday
Statement for all Job Postings:
Garten believes in fostering a workplace that recognizes talent, encourages innovation, and celebrates achievement. We are proud to focus on hiring people with disabilities. We also strive to ensure a welcoming and fair process for all qualified applicants. Our mission is to empower every employee to succeed and contribute to our organization’s achievements. If you need assistance or accommodations during the job application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@garten.org.