Program Assistant Milton Day Services-Part-Time

Job Type: Part Time, Non Exempt
Schedule: Monday–Friday 
Location: South Bend IN, Milton Village

We are seeking an experienced Part Time Program Assistant to join our team. Our team does amazing work that profoundly improves the quality of life of our patients and their families. Rediscover your passion for healthcare and the rewarding one-to-one patient connections that inspired you to enter healthcare to begin with.

The Program Assistant is responsible for the facilitation of activity programs for Milton that reflect the varied interests of the guests and provide them with meaningful and life enriching activities. This position has a substantial impact on the Day Center’s ability to further its mission to assist our guests through providing varied, well planned, appropriate, and meaningful activities.  

The Program Assistant will facilitate programming together with the Life Enrichment Coordinator that encompasses all facets of an individual’s being: physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and spiritual, and that includes activities in and outside of Milton.  

Therapeutic Programming: 

• Implements all activities/clubs of the therapeutic activity program as guided by the Life Enrichment Coordinator. 

• Assist in adjustment in activity/social service programming as needed.  

• Motivate participation in routine programming. 

• Conduct or oversee activities/clubs as needed, encouraging guest involvement.  

• Coordinate special events, including holiday events under guidance of Life Enrichment Coordinator and Director. Decorate Milton according to current holiday or event.  

• Practice infection control techniques and good hand-washing practice before and after all activities.  

• Develop knowledge of Milton policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations pertaining to activity programming.  

• Carry out other duties as assigned by Life Enrichment Coordinator and/or Director to fulfill the mission of the organization.  

Other Essential Duties: 

• Participate in daily record keeping and documentation as assigned. 

• Facilitates group discussions. 

• In keeping with Milton policy, administers First Aid and CPR treatments. Maintains CPR and First Aid certification.  

• Practices environmental safety and sanitation. 

• Provides input and support to other staff.  

Documentation: 

• Monitor participant safety, i.e., wandering, falls, fire, choking, and complete occurrence reports as needed. 

• Identify each participant’s changing needs and make progress notes regarding their physical, social, and emotional status.  

Guest Relations: 

• Promote positive relationships with staff, families, and guests.  

• Be able to effectively communicate with guests who have Alzheimer’s and other types of Dementia. 

• Maintain a positive environment on the floor.  

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• Excellent communication and positive demeanor 

• Ability to work well with other staff members, community organizations, participants, and the general public. 

• Ability to maintain participant confidentiality 

• Knowledge of aging and dementia issues; knowledge of public relations or marketing 

• Team oriented person who is a self-starter, is highly motivated, and is an independent worker 

• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing 

• Ability to physically assist guests, including pushing and manipulating wheelchairs.  

• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person, by telephone, or in written form.  

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information of guests and staff. 

• Ability to follow directions well. 

• Ability to work independently and take responsibility.  

• Ability to exercise good judgment.  

• Ability to maintain patience and flexibility with people and work schedules.  

• Ability to remain flexible, emotionally stable, accepting people, nonjudgmental, nonprejudiced, and highly motivated.  

• Ability to understand the needs of aging and disabled adults and their caregivers.  

• Ability to interact effectively, professionally, and compassionately with adults or elderly guests who are living with Dementia and their families.  

• Light work involves exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, and otherwise move objects. Involves bending, squatting, and reaching. Position requires being on your feet most of the day.  

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) 

• Current First Aid and CPR training.  

One year geriatric/disabled experience. Valid driver’s license.