What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant position at Share Your Care Adult Day Services?
Job Summary
GED or High School education required and/or one year’s experience in working with population of program (dementia, Alzheimer’s, frail elderly, and/or disabled preferred).
Must be CPR and First Aid certified within three months of employment.
Provide proof of absence of tuberculosis in a transmissible form.
Able to lift at least 30 pounds. Able to transfer client from wheelchair to sitting or lying position in an emergency, assist client with personal care in restroom including transfers and able to a push wheelchair and assist client with gate belt for ambulation.
Must be 21 years or older for driving.
Valid New Mexico driver's license and "clean" driving record and auto insurance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Acquire and apply ongoing training and education in aging and disabled populations' needs.
Assess individual client strengths, needs, and preferences and apply these to client interventions.
Maintain a client centered focus.
Maintain a professional attitude and work effectively under stress.
Maintain a solution-based focus and a flexible, cooperative, and team-oriented attitude.
Understand the purpose of therapeutic programming; understand diagnoses, goal formulation, and implementation of goals on an individual and program basis.
Respond to participants’ needs and act accordingly in emergency and/or crisis situations.
Participate in the team process: assessment and development of care plans.
Carry out plans of care.
Develop and implement social, recreational, and leisure activities.
Develop and implement educational and therapeutic activities.
Facilitate group discussions.
Provide personal care including toileting, hygiene, etc.
Assist and supervise activities of daily living.
Assist with mobility including ambulation, proper use of gait belt, use of walkers, wheelchairs, etc. according to plans and training.
Documentation: progress notes, tracking sheets, DAP notes, Incident Reports, and any other documentation assisted by their direct supervisor.
Preparing, serving, and cleaning up after meals and snacks.
Monitoring therapeutic diets.
Practicing behavior acceptance.
Maintaining a safe, caring, and therapeutic environment for clients.
Observation and reporting of initial signs of illness and/or problem behaviors.
Participating in a variety of documentation duties.
Communicating on a 1:1 basis with all populations of clients served.
Working with and relating to other staff and volunteers.
Communicating with family members, caregivers, and other service providers.
Communicating with the public (including those persons who share space at the facility).
Maintaining confidentiality.
Participating in staff meetings, in-service training, and other relevant trainings.
Practicing environmental/personal safety and sanitation per policy manual.
Administering CPR, activating agency’s or emergency response plan.
Assist clients with self-medication in accordance with the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.
Transport participants as needed.
Daily assigned duties by their direct supervisor.
TRANSPORTATION:
Transport participants to and from the day care program and on field trips as needed.
Provide for the safe transportation of participants and assist them with boarding on and off the van in a safe manner.
Intervene with participants exhibiting inappropriate or problematic behavior and/or signs of illness while on the van. Report to direct supervisor.
Perform first aid assistance during an emergency and activate emergency medical system as needed.
Report any incident/accident/problem occurring on the van while in the process of transporting participants.
Perform preventative maintenance checks on van and report all problems of operation to immediate supervisor.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.50 - $16.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $16