Activity and Personal Care Aide (Part-Time)- Trotwood - Goodwill : Job Details

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.Activity & Personal Care Aide$750 Sign-On Bonus (Restrictions Apply)SummaryProvide supervision of and assistance to participants in a GESMV Program. Maintain the participants' safety, well-being, dignity and general overall involvement in day to day activities, as well as encourage and promote independent living skills. Assist with planning and implementing recreational, social and therapeutic activities, in accordance with the program mission.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe Activity & Personal Care Aide will provide assistance with the following duties:* Assist staff in following through with programming for the participants and assessing program needs.* Providing appropriate self-help skills, as needed.* Transportation, bathroom and lunch transitions, as needed.* Maintenance of required charts/logs.* Providing appropriate social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for participants.* Scheduling transportation.* Maintaining a safe and secure physical environment for participants.* Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities* High school diploma or a GED required.* STNA preferred but not required.* Experience working with physically, mentally, emotionally impaired and socially isolated adults and seniors preferred but not required.* Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, general business instructions, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.* Ability to communicate effectively with participants, caregivers and the general public.* Ability to show care, warmth, patience, and nurturing to the target population.QualificationsMust maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check, physical, and random drug screens.The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.Apply Now* 735 E Main St, Trotwood, OH 45426, USA* Trotwood, OH, USA