Program Aide
About The Position
The Program Aide will support clients with hands-on assistance for daily living and personal care as needed, including but not limited to, assistance at mealtime, toileting assistance, ambulation and mobility, and personal hygiene. This role assists in the coordination, design, and active monitoring of a variety of stimulating and engaging activities to meet the needs of the participants and ensure their safety and well-being. The Program Aide monitors day-to-day progress/changes in client functioning and reports situations/changes to the ADS Nurse and Program Manager. They engage and monitor clients throughout the day, such as during the unloading of buses, greeting during arrival, and transition between activities. The role also provides mealtime assistance, including pre-meal handwashing, kitchen coordination, preparation and distribution of meals and snacks. The Program Aide completes documentation/record keeping of clients and Adult Day Services activity and actively participates in meetings, as required, including care plan meetings, staff meetings and in-services. They respond to emergencies and client safety needs and situations appropriately.
Requirements
- At least a high school diploma or GED.
- Membership in SEIU Local 73 is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with the older population.
- CNA or Personal Care experience.
- Basic computer literacy.
Responsibilities
- Supports clients with hands-on assistance for daily living and personal care as needed, including but not limited to, assistance at mealtime, toileting assistance, ambulation and mobility, and personal hygiene.
- Assists in coordination, design, and active monitoring of a variety of stimulating and engaging activities to meet the needs of the participants and ensure their safety and well-being.
- Monitors day-to-day progress/changes in client functioning and reports situations/changes to ADS Nurse and Program Manager.
- Engages and monitors clients throughout the day, such as during the unloading of buses, greeting during arrival, transition between activities, etc.
- Provides mealtime assistance, including pre-meal handwashing, kitchen coordination, preparation and distribution of meals and snacks.
- Completes documentation/record keeping of clients and Adult Day Services activity.
- Actively participates in meetings, as required, including care plan meetings, staff meetings and in-services.
- Responds to emergencies and client safety needs and situations appropriately.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer-provided life insurance, with optional spouse and dependent coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
- Employee purchase and health club discounts
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible nursing positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
