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Job Summary This position assists the Activities Director in the development and implementation of recreation programs which meet/exceed standards of all regulatory agencies and facility policies and procedures, in order to provide a planned program of varied group and individual activities geared to the individual resident needs.  These activities will be available for a reasonable number of hours each day.  In addition, all transportation scheduling will be included – necessary appointments and outings with occasional driving if necessary. Required Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. 2 years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full time in patient/resident activities program in a health care setting OR completed a training course approved by the State of Illinois.
3. Valid driver’s license and be insurable.
4. Ability to drive a large passenger van and to load and unload residents.
5. Ability to work independently to make decisions, recognize problems, and provide a plan of correction.
6. Ability to interact tactfully with residents, families, visitors, staff and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

1. C.N.A. license (or are willing to begin coursework to obtain license upon hire)
2. Possess knowledge in the field of gerontology as it relates to long term care.

Physical and Environmental Demands: Frequently: Works in well lighted/ventilated work areas. Frequently: Moderate physical effort (lift/carry 25 pounds). Occasionally: Prolonged sitting, standing, bending, lifting, moving, climbing. Regularly: Pushing carts and wheelchairs to transport residents. Regularly: Contact with residents’ families, personnel, and visitors under all conditions and circumstances. Occasionally: At times subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents and/or family members. Regularly: Subject to frequent interruptions. Occasionally: Irregular working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary. Rarely: Subject to falls, burns from equipment. Rarely: Subject to infectious diseases. Open: Until Filled Application Screening Starts: Immediately Shift: Days Wage Range: $15.50 - $16.00/hour (actual wage based on relevant experience) Benefits: Visit Current Jobs - Hancock Villages for an overview of our benefits package. [jotform id="261064248634154" title="Online Job Application Form"]

Hours: Monday-Friday, hours vary from 6:00am - 5:30pm Mandatory: Attach unofficial transcript to your online application Screenings Begin: Immediately Wage: $18.25-$19.25/hour   Job Summary: Provide general care and education to children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. This position requires providing services to the assigned classroom in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Maintain, at all times, high quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
2. Supervise Early Childhood Assistants in the classroom.
3. Performs quality care of children in accordance with expected standards.
4. Provides nurturing interactions that promote and encourage positive self-esteem in each child.
5. Utilizes developmentally appropriate educational practices to promote life skills.
6. Facilitates a quality learning environment that promotes health and safety practices.
7. Maintain open, consistent and effective communication with parents, providing parent education training, assistance and support as needed.
8. Provide reliable, accurate and timely information about the Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center to interested parties.
9. Attain and maintain membership in Gateways to Opportunity Registry.
10. Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior Services and follow directives from supervisors.
11. Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor.
12. Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration.
13. Attend professional development seminars to maintain an understanding of the current best practices of curriculum and administrative functions of child development programs.
14. Articulate the center’s mission to employees and other stakeholders and solicit support in realizing the mission.
15. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
16. Represent the center in a professional, courteous and positive manner at all times.
17. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning for staff, students, and parents.
18. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
19. Communicate effectively staff, students and their families.
20. Perform any and all duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least 19 years of age
• Sixty (60) semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university
  • 6 of these semester hours must be in child development, early childhood education or early childhood special education OR Thirty (30) semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university with1 year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten or licensed day care center
• Must be credentialed or eligible for credentialing under 407.Appendix G
• Must obtain Food Handlers Certificate
• Completion of Lead Safety Training, including mitigation plan strategies and impact of lead exposure.
• Active CPR certification for pediatric ages or ability to obtain.

Pertinent Skills Required:

• Supervise Early Childhood Assistants assigned to the classroom.
• Emotional maturity when working with children.
• Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children.
• Thorough understanding of Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center
• Ensure selected curriculum is being followed appropriately.
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, computer and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, direct, conduct and coordinate Willow Grove Child Care and Learning Center
• Ability to implement policy and procedures.
• Knowledge and implementation of Illinois child care guidelines and state licensing.
• Comprehensive knowledge and proven success implementing programs for children based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Accepts and respects differences in children, parents and coworkers.
• Desire to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Regularly: Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Regularly: Work with frequent interruptions.
• Occasionally: Prolonged and irregular hours
• Frequently: Standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling
• Regularly: Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions
• Occasionally: Lifting up to 50 pounds.

Benefits: Visit https://www.mhtlc.org/careers for an overview of our benefits package.   [jotform id="261064248634154" title="Online Job Application Form"]

Wage Range: $18.00/hour - $21.00/hour (Actual wage based on relevant experience) Position Summary: Direct resident care in a manner to safely meet resident needs in compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate requirements. Work as a team member with all staff to create a calm and conducive atmosphere to assure residents receive the care they want. This person must be trustworthy, be able to work independently and at times without direct supervision. This person must be able to make decisions regarding emergency needs of the resident and to be depended upon to contact supervisor for advice and direction. Personal care includes, but is not limited to assistance with meals, dressing, movement, and bathing. Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Function as a part of the interdisciplinary team to provide quality care to all residents.
2. Foster self-respect and a feeling of worth in each resident by consistent kindness, understanding, and patience in their care.
3. Follow AIDET in interactions with residents.
4. Respects residents’ rights by knocking on doors before entering, addressing them by name with the appropriate title, and allowing/encouraging them to make their own decisions when appropriate.
5. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, staff, volunteers, and families to ensure residents are receiving the best quality care and customer service.
6. Provide personal care to enhance resident function and well-being as needed i.e. bathing, toileting, dressing, providing nutritional meals, and housekeeping services.
7. Housekeeping –perform all housekeeping procedures in a timely manner:

• • Ensure all rooms are kept clean, odor free and presentable.
  • Empty trash in room during every shift
  • Use proper care of equipment and waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
  • Follow safety data sheets (SDS) in observing waste disposal procedures and safe use of all cleaning products.
  • Empty trash in common rooms nightly and as needed.
  • Vacuum common spaces per facility schedule and as needed.
  • Sweep Dining room after meals and as needed.
  • Mop Dining Room per facility schedule and as needed to maintain cleanliness.
  • Clean Public Restroom per facility schedule and as needed to maintain cleanliness.

8. Nutritional services-provide healthy, attractive meal service.

• • Preparation of basic meals if appropriate certification and assist with set up of tables, serving and clean up.
  • Maintain dietary equipment in a safe, sanitary manner.
  • Provide temporary delivery of meals to apartments for sick days.

9. Laundry services-assist resident with laundry per resident preference.

• Day and evening shifts gather dirty laundry and distribute clean laundry.
• Night shift wash and fold laundry.

10. Follow written and oral directions as given by supervisor. 11. As noted in the resident service plans, assist with medication self-administration by providing reminders or assist in opening containers. 12. Organize and maintain all records necessary. 13. Maintain the confidentiality of all protected health information whether electronic, written, or oral exposed to either during the course of assigned duties or as a result of an incidental disclosure. 14. Activities: Assist with daily activities program AND special events and ensure resident involvement. 15. Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep abreast of changes in the profession and all required in-service training. 16. Observe all facility policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety, infection control, resident rights, and those contained in the employee handbook. 17. Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep abreast of changes in the profession. 18. Participate in in-service training classes as required. 19. Staff training: A. All staff members must receive, in addition to the training required in Section 295.3020, four hours of dementia-specific orientation prior to assuming job responsibilities without direct supervision within the Alzheimer's/dementia program.  Training must cover, at a minimum, the following topics:

• basic information about the causes, progression, and management of Alzheimer's disease and other related dementia disorders;
• techniques for creating an environment that minimizes challenging behavior;
• identifying and alleviating safety risks to residents with Alzheimer's disease;
• techniques for successful communication with individuals with dementia; and
• residents' rights.

B. Direct care staff must receive 16 hours of on-the-job supervision and training  within the first 16 hours of employment following orientation. Training must cover:

• encouraging independence in and providing assistance with the activities of daily living;
• emergency and evacuation procedures specific to the dementia population;
• techniques for creating an environment that minimizes challenging behaviors;
• resident rights and choice for persons with dementia, working with families, caregiver stress;
• techniques for successful communication.

C.  Direct care staff must annually complete 12 hours of in-service education regarding Alzheimer's disease and other related dementia disorders.  Topics may include:

• assessing resident capabilities and developing and implementing service plans;
• promoting resident dignity, independence, individuality, privacy and choice;
• planning and facilitating activities appropriate for the dementia resident;
• communicating with families and other persons interested in the resident;
• resident rights and principles of self-determination;
• care of elderly persons with physical, cognitive, behavioral and social disabilities;
• medical and social needs of the resident;
• common psychotropics and side effects;
• local community resources; and
• other related issues.

Required Qualifications

1. 18 years of age or older
2. Pass background checks before and during employment
3. Care giving experience
4. Food Sanitation Certificate (or obtain within three months of hire)
5. CPR certification (or obtain within one month of hire)
6. Active (or eligible to renew) CNA license (or pass the class with intention of completing the state competency test within four months)

Required Pertinent Skills:

1. A strong desire to serve the elderly and provide excellent customer service.
2. Able to follow written and oral directions.
3. Ability to work independently.
4. Possess the ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, and visitors.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

1. Frequently: Works in well lighted/ventilated work areas.
2. Frequently: Moderate physical effort (lift/carry 25 pounds).
3. Occasionally: Prolonged sitting, standing, bending, lifting, moving, climbing.
4. Regularly: Pushing carts and wheelchairs to transport residents.
5. Regularly: Contact with residents’ families, personnel, and visitors under all conditions and circumstances.
6. Occasionally: At times subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents and/or family members.
7. Regularly: Subject to frequent interruptions.
8. Occasionally: Irregular working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
9. Rarely: Subject to falls, burns from equipment.
10. Rarely: Subject to infectious diseases.