Program Aide/Driver- Adult Day Health Care

Wesley Health Centers • Lancaster, CA

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About The Position

The Program Aid/Driver provides support to the Program Director, Activity Coordinator, and RN across all facets of the ADHC program. This includes aiding in scheduling, attendance tracking, and managing nutritional aspects of the program. They contribute to coordinating and overseeing arts & crafts activities, recreational events, music therapy, and addressing personal hygiene requirements. Additionally, the Program Aide/Van Driver assists in maintaining accurate records of the daily activities within the ADHC program. Depending on their specific responsibilities, daily oversight of the Program Aides may be assigned by the Director to either the Activity Coordinator or the ADHC Program Nurse.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years' experience working in an adult day care center or a related field.
• Training in activities for the elderly or certification as a nurse's aide.
• Maintains a valid California Driver's License.
• Exhibits familiarity with Safety, Fire, Infection Control, and Mandatory Reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of challenges faced by the frail elderly.
• Sensitivity toward elderly individuals with impairments and their caregivers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with volunteers and other team members, while also taking initiative.
• Possession of a High School Diploma.
• Certification as a Nurse's Aide or Medical Assistant preferred.
• Strongly recommended completion of a 36-hour Activity Certificate preferred.
• Physical capability to consistently lift at least 25 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds.
• Proficiency in bending, kneeling, squatting, standing, and walking, while being physically capable of both executing required tasks and assisting frail elderly and disabled adults when necessary.
• All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Nurse's Aide or Medical Assistant preferred.
• Strongly recommended completion of a 36-hour Activity Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Program Administrator, Nurse, and Activity Coordinator of ADHC, under the guidance of the Activities Coordinator, and maintains direct reporting to the Director, covering all facets of care.
• Contributes to the nutritional component of the program by reporting lunch meal quantities, monitoring participant intake, and addressing any eating challenges.
• Assumes responsibility for the preparation and service of snacks and meals. Program Aides provide assistance to participants when cutting food is required and offer feeding support when necessary.
• Maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the kitchen area after meal service.
• Ensures the verification and documentation of food temperatures upon arrival at the center, maintaining appropriate levels consistently.
• Offers assistance with various aspects of personal hygiene, aiding the RN in maintaining continence and toileting schedules, and facilitating clothing changes as needed.
• Participates in the execution and supervision of arts and crafts projects and recreational activities.
• Manages inventory for all supplies and consumables in the program, encompassing art supplies, personal hygiene materials, paper goods for meals and snacks, as well as snack foods. Notifies the Activity Coordinator of inventory requirements.
• Contributes to the organization and execution of special events for the ADHC.
• Assists participants during arrival and departure, ensuring their safe transition to their respective transportation providers.
• Assumes accountability for program implementation and the safety of all participants.
• Reports any complaints or concerns related to staff, volunteers, or participants directly to the Program Director.
• Works in close collaboration with the Nurse and Rehabilitation Staff to implement any maintenance programs.
• Operates the company van for participant transportation needs, encompassing pick-up and drop-off as necessary.
• Communicates vehicle maintenance requirements to the Director through the daily 'Vehicle Maintenance Log.'
• Undertakes marketing tasks as assigned by the Program Director.
• Participate in JWCH's customer service training called AIDET on an annual basis.
• Demonstrate an understanding of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You) to apply in patient encounters or team discussions.
• Utilize the AIDET communication framework to communicate with patients and team members in a manner that reduces patient anxiety, increases patient compliance, and improves clinical outcomes.
• Other duties assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees