Aides - Program Assistant

Active Day•Kennett Square, PA

28d

About The Position

Active Day is hiring Program Assistants, also referred to as PCA or Activities Assistants. The role provides care and assistance to members through activities, personal and medical care, meals, and on- and off-site social activities. Program Assistants help create a warm, welcoming environment while supporting members’ safety, happiness, health, and well-being. Program Assistants participate in planning and facilitating individual and group therapeutic recreational programs suited to members’ needs and interests. They assist with activities of daily living, serve meals and snacks, and maintain a clean, orderly, and uplifting environment. Team members are expected to be positive, thoughtful, supportive, productive, and dependable, and to help enhance the health and happiness of members and those who care for them. Training is provided; prior experience is not required.

Requirements

Engaging interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds, and to stand for an extended period while providing physical assistance to members.
Successful completion of a background check and, where applicable, additional state-specific regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred, or a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
At least one year of full-time-equivalent experience in a health care setting is preferred.
Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist members with activities of daily living and personal care as needed, including arrival and departure, eating, ambulation, transferring, therapies, and restroom assistance.
Assist in planning and facilitating creative and diverse therapeutic recreational programs and encourage member participation.
Serve meals and snacks, clear tables, and assist with feeding as needed.
Observe members for changes in condition or unusual occurrences and escalate concerns as appropriate.
Maintain program areas, supplies, and equipment, ensuring they are clean, disinfected, stocked, replenished, and in good working order.
Monitor activities and maintain a sanitary, clutter-free environment to help ensure member safety; participate in safety training and contribute to a clean, orderly, bright, and welcoming center.
Communicate positively, courteously, and professionally with members and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community.
Participate in staff meetings and in-service educational programs as requested.
Collaborate with the cross-functional team and provide feedback and recommendations to enhance the member experience and achieve center goals and objectives.
Comply with company policies and procedures and applicable safety and regulatory laws and standards.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned.