Adult Day Program CNA

Els for Autism Foundation•Jupiter, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is Part time - 29 hours per week: Monday-Friday Day Shift Why join our team? We impact the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families daily. We influence and support autism acceptance and appreciation worldwide. Come join our dedicated, and passionate team in delivering and facilitating innovative programs and services. Importance of Role This position serves as a Personal Care Aide ("PCA") with a CNA Certification to work with other experienced staff in a team atmosphere to support individuals with (ASD) and related developmental disabilities to facilitate program and individual goals. The PCA will need to be able to actively participate and assist participants and program volunteers during volunteer projects, physical activities, and instructional classes , both on-site and out in the community. In addition to the responsibilities of a PCA, the CNA will also provide guidance and support in medical related instances to ensure high-quality service delivery and client safety and care within the Adult Day Training (ADT) program .

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent and must be a Certified Nursing Assistant with a valid Florida certification
At least 1 year experience as a CNA working with youth and/or adults with Autism or other developmental disabilities
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certification
Valid Florida Driver's License and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in a paid position working with adults with Autism or other developmental disabilities
PCA certification
Experience working as a behavioral assistant or technician with individuals with ASD
Demonstrated ability to support verbal and non verbal participants
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
PCM (Professional Crisis Management) trained

Responsibilities

Provide continuous direct supervision and support to program participants with daily living skills through coaching, modeling, and hands-on instructional support
Assist program participants with individual needs including activities of daily living, personal care, feeding and hygiene as needed
Document services delivered in accordance with Els for Autism Foundation® policies and procedures.
Provide direct and continuous supervision of program participants during activities, mealtimes, instructional classes, lessons with special guests, volunteer projects, transition to and from locations, loading and unloading into vehicles either on campus or while out in the community to ensure participant safety and well being.
Report all concerns, accidents and/or incidents as directed; completing written reports as needed/assigned
Collect, document, and maintain participant data including daily progress reports
Maintain knowledge of all program participants' medical, physical, communication, and behavioral needs/concerns
Assist participants with activities of daily living as needed
Help prepare, set up, maintain, clean and break down program spaces, supplies, and equipment to ensure a safe and organized environment
Monitor participant's health conditions, including implementing seizure protocols and provide care during medical events
Administer medications and document treatments following all state and APD requirements
Administer standard precautions and infection control standards
Observe and document any client physical and/or behavioral changes in addition to documenting health observations and care provided