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About the Role

The Exploration and Walking Guide provides compassionate supervision and guidance to senior citizens from the Woodland Pond Health Center, primarily those with cognitive impairment, during organized walking activities and time in the WP wander-garden daily. The primary responsibility is to ensure the safety, well-being, and enjoyment of all participants by managing logistics, fostering a positive group environment, and adapting to the needs of seniors with varying mobility and physical capabilities.

Responsibilities

Maintains a register of all participants and tracks attendance for each walk
Monitors the group's pace, ensuring no participant is left behind, and remains vigilant for signs of fatigue, discomfort, or potential accidents
Ensures all safety guidelines are followed, including instructions for road crossings and navigating challenging terrain
Provides emotional support and companionship to seniors, offering a listening ear and engaging in friendly conversation
Assists seniors with mobility aids (canes, walkers, wheelchairs) as needed and provides a helping hand on uneven surfaces
Fosters a friendly, inclusive, and positive environment that encourages social interaction among group members
Assists with any specific needs of individual participants, such as providing water, arranging rest breaks, pushing manual wheelchairs, or helping with meals on longer outings
Ensures each participant has been cleared to participate by WP rehab department representative / nursing / social services
Arrives at the designated meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time
Reports to nursing to review walk destination and eligible resident-participants
Provides a brief orientation to the group before each walk, discussing the route, safety precautions, and break schedules
Has familiarity with each participant's essential medical information and emergency contacts, carries this information on every offsite outing
Administers basic first aid and responds calmly and effectively to any minor incidents
Contacts emergency services and/or appropriate authorities in the event of a serious incident
Follows established emergency protocols and reporting procedures
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma, or HSE
Proven experience working with senior citizens, particularly those with a dementia diagnosis, in a caregiving, recreational, or volunteer capacity
Reliable transportation

Skills

Patient
Empathetic
Compassionate
Reliable
Dependable
Adaptable
Responsible
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build trust and rapport with seniors, particularly those with a dementia diagnosis
Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in stressful situations
Sufficient physical stamina to walk at varying paces and distances, and assist participants with mobility as necessary

Location

New Paltz, NY

Work Type

Part Time

Education Level

High school diploma or HSE

Salary/Compensations

$20.66 - $22.66 Hourly

About the Company

Woodland Pond is a senior living community.