Family Service Association · 3 months ago
Program Aide
Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to providing strength and support to individuals and families. They are seeking a Program Aide to assist with the day-to-day implementation of goals and activities for their Adult Day Health program, focusing on the care and support of older adults and adults with disabilities.
Assisted Living
Responsibilities
Maintain individual participant records to include program notes and daily activity logs as assigned
Observe, report, and document participant status and care and services provided
Assist the Program Coordinator through the design of new ideas to increase and ensure program growth and quality
Assist with basic nursing care, including:
Reporting all changes in body functions
Obtaining and recording vital signs
Assisting with personal care skills and safe participant personal hygiene and grooming
Assisting with ADL’s with various levels of functioning, including basic restorative nursing
Recognizing, responding to, and reporting basic emergencies, following proper procedures, including the Heimlich Maneuver and CPR
Assist Program Coordinator with the implementation of policies and procedures
Assist and encourage participants with opportunities for socialization, education, group interaction and recreation
Assist in set up, implementation and breakdown of daily scheduled activities. Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment
Assist with meal procurement, service, and delivery and clean up in accordance with sanitary food preparation and USDA standards
Assist with the ADL needs of the participants as warranted
Ability to provide services outlined in this job description at any of the three Adult Day Health sites as assigned by the Program Coordinator
Qualification
Required
This position requires a high school diploma or GED
Must possess one year experience working with adults or the chronically disabled
An ability to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively
Must have CNA, or demonstrated competence per DPH regulations
Must be able to successfully complete a MA State CORI check, CPS check and company paid, and pre-employment physical
Preferred
Bi-lingual English/Spanish and English/Portuguese speaking applicants are encouraged to apply
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance.
Long term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
403b pension plan.
Flexible spending account.
Three weeks paid vacation.
Twelve paid holidays.
Generous earned sick time.