Day Services Assistant

Ecumen•Mankato, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Day Services Assistant provides a positive, stable environment with stimulating activities for Adult Day Services clients. The role helps clients feel comfortable in their environment while supervising activities of daily living, including transferring, ambulation, and transportation. The position is part-time, working Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for 22 hours bi-weekly. Additional shifts may be available by choice. The primary work location is Mankato, Minnesota, with opportunities to pick up shifts in St. Peter, Minnesota. Ecumen Pathstone is a campus community offering assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation care, memory care, adult day services, and independent living. Ecumen also offers homecare and hospice in the Mankato area. The organization describes itself as dedicated to advocating for older adults through housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. The targeted pay range is $18.00–$20.00 per hour. Ecumen offers part-time team members Sick & Safe Time, a 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow facility safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including those related to vulnerable adults and abuse, HIPAA, residents’ rights, universal precautions, AWAIR, OSHA, right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD, and fair housing.
Local travel is required.
A driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Alzheimer’s/dementia training.
Experience working with seniors.
Certification as a Nursing Assistant or Personal Care Attendant.

Responsibilities

Assist the Day Services Supervisor with implementing daily programming and setting up and running scheduled activities, including special outings.
Assist clients with personal care, including toileting, showers, and meals.
Assist with transfers for clients who require assistance.
Participate in a team approach to providing individualized quality care.
Supervise clients and volunteers when the Day Services Supervisor is absent.
Ensure the safety of clients and staff in the Day Center by tracking and monitoring each client’s location.
Document client progress according to applicable state, federal, and Day Living laws, procedures, and policies.
Support client participation according to their abilities, including helping push client wheelchairs to and from special events and assisting with meal preparation in the day center.
Report significant observations or changes in clients’ needs or abilities to the Day Services Supervisor.
Assist the Day Services Supervisor with cleaning the Day Center to maintain a clean, well-maintained environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.