Cass County Council on Aging, Cass COA, is a non profit organization with a mission to provide quality of life programs to seniors in our community. If you have a desire to help seniors, while working with a great organization and a great program, this job may be for you! This is a part time 10-15 hour per week position for an Adult Day Center Aide. The ideal candidate will have compassion for the older population and a willingness to provide personal care. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Care Services and the Adult Day Services Manager, performs duties as assigned for the care of participants in the program.

Nature and Scope of Job: This position performs basic needs to the Adult Day Service participants including but not limited to food prep, bathing, feeding and providing assistance with crafts, games, gardening and other daily activities as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

Assists in preparing and executing daily activities for the ADS participants.

• Performs clerical tasks as assigned – filing, making copies, etc.
• Interacts with participants and attempts to engage in activities as participant’s ability permits.
• Meets with participants to schedule activities based on their interests and desires.

5. Actively participates in sharing ideas for and creating new crafts, games & gardening projects for ADS participants as well as taking turns to lead activities.

• Assists with meals and snacks by doing food prep as needed, sanitizing and setting tables, serving meals, and assisting participants as needed.
• Provides assistance or delivery of personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, hair care, toileting, grooming, feeding, skin care, transferring and ambulation. Provides for participant’s safety, privacy and dignity.
• Reports observed participant changes to caregivers and/or supervisor, seeking guidance from supervisor whenever in doubt concerning participant’s care.
• Prepares and submits all required reports in a timely manner, recording neatly and accurately all tasks performed in the care of clients.
• Participates in necessary training, in-service classes, scheduled staffmeetings and identifies needs for additional training.
• Transports clients to and from Lowe Center via ADS routes OR rides along on routes to assist with client needs.
• Follows agency’s safety and health procedures to ensure safe practices on the job.
• Follows HIPPA andbloodborne pathogens guidelines.
• Works with day service team to schedule work days and times.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Training and/or experience working with individuals with dementia or individuals with

Special / specific needs, preferred.

Other: Requires the ability to obtain a chauffeur’s license within 90 days of starting

employment.

Certifications: Must maintain current CPR, First Aid and AED certification.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Schedule:

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

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Chauffeur's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person