Program Assistant- ADS (Adult Day Services)

PRN/ As Needed. There is potential for increased hours in the future!

Benefits:

• NO weekends or Holidays!
• Access to our state-of-the-art Wellness Center and pool

Position Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists in planning and leading individual and group activities which provide recreational and educational activities, socialization, exercise, and opportunities to express creativity and fulfill basic psychosocial needs.
• Assists clients with personal care needs such as bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, eating, mobility, and more.
• Serves and assists clients with meals and snacks.
• Takes temperature, monitors pulse, measures respirations, blood pressure, height and weight as requested.
• Supervises and ensures safety of clients while at the center.
• Assists clients to access appropriate transportation.
• Observes clients and reports changes to the Director of Adult Day Services or ADS Nurse.
• Assists clients when participating in the swim program in the pool.

Position Essential Duties:

• Relates well with residents, clients, family members, staff and the community.
• Participates in ongoing dementia care education through in-services, videos and reading.
• Demonstrates dependability, competence, accuracy and is observant.
• Adheres to compliance policies regarding confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, etc.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in related role involving hands on patient/client care and dementia care experience preferred.
• Has interest in crafts and/or recreational activities.
• Demonstrates a pleasant personality with flexibility and adaptability for frequent interruptions.
• Must complete Landis Homes' training for care of persons with memory loss.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person