What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Day Center- CNA or PCA position at Generations Central Adult Day Center?
Seeking a qualified CNA or Personal Care Aide who loves to spend their working hours engaging with senior adults!
Our adult day program offers you a unique opportunity to work in a small setting, build relationships, and help our senior adults build a community of friends here at our home-like Center. This position requires a professional who is dependable, a good communicator, and a desire to connect with others in a meaningful way. If you're just entering the healthcare field or have years of experience, this position offers clear hours (no nights or weekends), a positive environment, and a chance to provide care at a reasonable pace.
The right candidate for us will have good listening skills and empathy for others, enjoy working in a team environment, and will be motivated to connect with our senior adult participants.
The Program Assistant:
- Facilitates and supports assigned scheduled daily activities for groups of 12 or more senior adults to support cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being under the direction of the Activities Coordinator.
- Provides hands-on support to participants including personal hygiene, medication management, document and manage food intake, and minimal assistance with other activities of daily living.
- Provides input to Activities Coordinator for monthly activity planning.
- Updates participant charts on paper and on the online health system as directed.
- Consistently monitors and supervises participants throughout the day for changes in condition and responds promptly to meet needs.
- Administers medications (if qualified) as needed.
- Supports Center operations including, but not limited to, food service, cleaning, organizing supplies, and ensuring a safe environment for all participants.
- Ensures participants are fully engaged in the program by providing prompting questions, modifications to activities, and hands-on help to succeed in planned activities.
Required Qualifications
Must be able to lead group activities for senior adults including, but not limited to discussion groups, games, crafts, reminiscing, and gardening (Training Provided). Must have current state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Personal Care Aide. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Timeliness and reliability are a must.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading group activities for older and/or adults with a disability. Experience working with older and/or adults with a disability. MedTech Certification. CPR/First Aid certified.
Salary Information
Hourly; Based on experience
Benefits
This position does not have any benefits.
Additional Information
The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Experience:
- Caregiving for Senior Adults: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CNA or PCA certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19