Program Assistant/CNA

Community Care•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Care is hiring a Program Assistant/CNA to join their team. This rewarding opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys team collaboration, being part of a mission-driven organization and who shares the mission to help elderly individuals and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities continue to live as independently as possible in the community. This position is a full-time, 40 hours a week, for their Home Care department and their Milwaukee adult day center located at 3220 W. Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208.

Requirements

A minimum of 1 year experience providing care or services for frail elderly and individuals with physical or developmental disabilities.
Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing on registry
CPR & AED
High School Diploma required, GED may be substituted for High School Diploma
WI Driver License Required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with dementia.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the assigned Day Center Supervisor or designee, is responsible for providing various care and services necessary for attending to the personal needs, recreational needs, support, and health status of Day Center attendees.
This position has a huge focus on recreation and the program assistant will be running recreation activities.
Stays informed of member care plans and provides restorative and personal care and services as outlined on the plan of care.
Stays informed of member care plans, updates team on members including physical, emotional or behavioral changes, and recommends changes.
Leads and supervises group and individual activities, projects, and special events under the direction of the Recreation Specialists and/or designated supervisor.
Assists in daily clean up of the recreation areas.
Delivers written restorative programs, including leading therapeutic exercise groups, and completes related documentation.
Responsible for providing various care services necessary for attending to the personal needs, support and health status of Community Care program members in the home environment.
Occasional or regular travel to members' homes or other residential facilities requiring use of personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of required insurance coverage.