Program Assistant

Community Care•Milwaukee, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Care is hiring a Program Assistant/CNA to join our team. This rewarding opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys team collaboration, being part of a mission driven organization and who shares our 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 part-time position for our Home Care department and our Milwaukee adult day center - 3220 W. Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 53208. Program Assistant/CNA Job 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. Personal Care & Restorative ServicesStays informed of member care plans and provides restorative and personal care and services as outlined on the plan of care. Member CareStays informed of member care plans, updates team on members including physical, emotional or behavioral changes, and recommends changes Recreation Programming - AssistantLeads 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. Restorative ProgramsDelivers written restorative programs, including leading therapeutic exercise groups, and completes related documentation. Home CareResponsible 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. Local Travel to Members' HomesOccasional 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.

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

Providing various care and services necessary for attending to the personal needs, recreational needs, support, and health status of Day Center attendees.
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.