COMMUNITY APARTMENT AIDE

People Inc.•Village of Silver Creek, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support and instruction to tenants in areas such as financial literacy, computer skills, healthy meals and snacks, kitchen safety, exercises for health and wellness, and other educational programs geared toward the frail/elderly population. Assists the Service Coordinator in developing and implementing person-centered service plans. Ensures the health and safety of each tenant, providing enhanced support for high-risk individuals. Completes daily documentation and paperwork promptly and accurately. Participates in staff meetings, in-service training (including incident reporting, crisis intervention, and productive resident interaction), and other agency meetings/trainings. Works collaboratively with the Service Coordinator/Manager and team members. Records time worked accurately and works the minimum number of accepted hours. Safely transports people to and from activities when approved to drive, following proper procedures. Ensures adequate supplies are available to support persons served. Complies with all agency policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

18 years of age.
NYS Driver’s License that meets agency policy.
Ability to read and comprehend plans and documentation.
Basic computer skills necessary for communication and documentation.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing.
Lifting requirement 35 lbs.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides support and instruction to tenants in areas chosen by the tenant population including financial literacy, computer skills, healthy meals and snacks, kitchen safety, exercises related to encourage health and wellness, or other educational programs geared toward the frail/elderly population, and programming/activities on site and in the community.
Assists Service Coordinator in developing and responsible for implementing person-centered service plans.
Complete all tasks necessary to ensure health and safety of each tenant.
Provide enhanced support for tenants identified as high risk.
Completes daily documentation and other paperwork promptly and accurately.
Attends/participates in general staff meetings, in-service training in but not limited to incident reporting, crisis intervention and how to interact productively with residents and other pertinent agency meetings/trainings.
Work collaboratively with Service Coordinator/Manager and other team members.
Responsible to record time worked at the start and end of each shift and to work the minimum number of accepted hours that you are hired for.
Safely transports people to and from activities following proper procedures when approved to drive.
Ensures adequate supplies are available to support persons served.
Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.