Program Assistant, Marian's House-Per Diem, M-F availability needed, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

*NEW PERK* Early Pay Option (UKG Wallet)!

Pay Rate: $15.60 per hour

GENERAL SCOPE: Assists guest with activities, dietary, housekeeping, medication reminders and other related functions as assigned by the House Manager. May provide assistance with personal care.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION: Must have High School diploma or GED. Must be fluent in English and have adequate written and verbal communication skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with housekeeping duties to maintain standards of sanitation by dusting, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and removing trash.
• Completes laundry tasks.
• Conducts planned as well as spontaneous activities with guests to encourage and promote utilization of guests remaining strength and promote the highest level of guest functioning.
• Plans, prepares and serves meals and snacks in collaboration with House Manager.
• Assists Member during meals as needed.
• Provides medication reminders.
• Reports any changes in behavior or unusual incidents to House Manager.
• Assists House Manager with creation and maintenance of service plans.
• Completes annual education requirements.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Responsive to guest needs and preferences.
• Maintain confidentiality of guest information.
• Treat all guests with dignity and respect.
• Perform all assigned tasks in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner in accordance with our established policies and procedures.
• Other job duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience as working with the elderly. Experience working with individuals with dementia desirable.

JEWISH SENIOR LIFE BELIEFS & BEHAVIORS:

Our belief is that together we strive for a great place to work based on mutual respect, trust, and open communication, where employees are valued and appreciated. We embrace behaviors that support culture and team including demonstrating respectful, open and honest communication, being on time for work and meetings, responding to requests in a timely manner, and recognizing each other’s accomplishments and share successes. Operational strength, leading by example, increasing and sharing our knowledge and providing respectful, compassionate, and friendly customer service are the behaviors that differentiate Jewish Senior Life and make us the family community that we are for both employees and residents.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION:

Jewish Senior Life embraces a culture of belonging that celebrates and respects individuality. Each person is valued for their unique contributions to the vitality of our community.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: Sits 50-75% of the day. May be required to lift (and/or move) 10-30 pounds. Most frequently lifts 10-15 pounds. Occasional walking, stooping, squatting and bending. Repetitive hand/wrist movement. Physical work intensity is Level 2.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in well-lighted, well ventilated program area.

ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to infections, disease and disagreeable odors.

May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members and visitors.

VARIABLES:

This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of position scope.

Jewish Senior Life is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.