Adult Day-Care Partner
Willow Valley Communities•Pequea Township, PA
•$18•Onsite
About The Position
The Adult Day-Care Partner supports adults attending Among Friends Adult Day Center at the Marlin & Doris Thomas Memory Center. The role focuses on building relationships and creating joyful, meaningful experiences through companionship, engagement, and compassionate support. Using a person-directed approach, the partner helps members experience connection, purpose, comfort, dignity, and choice while supporting their strengths, abilities, interests, and personal preferences.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Compassion for older adults and individuals living with dementia.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Comfort using computerized software systems.
- Reliable attendance and dependability.
- Candidates without certification must be willing and eligible to obtain required certifications through Willow Valley Communities upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Medication Administration Certification.
- Previous experience in caregiving, adult day programs, memory care, or long-term care settings.
Responsibilities
- Assist members with activities of daily living while promoting independence and dignity.
- Facilitate engaging recreational, social, physical, and creative activities.
- Build meaningful relationships with members and their families.
- Create a welcoming, safe, and stimulating environment.
- Provide companionship, emotional support, and encouragement.
- Assist with meals and snacks in a respectful, person-centered manner.
- Observe and communicate changes in members’ physical, emotional, or cognitive well-being.
- Collaborate with team members to create joyful, personalized experiences.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe member spaces.
- Assist with transportation of members as needed.
- Model exceptional customer service and Willow Valley Communities’ MORE values.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with reasonable premiums.
- Paid training.
- CNA and medication certification opportunities.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Monday-Friday schedule with evenings and weekends at home.
- Starting pay of $18.00 per hour or more, based on experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
