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Fairfax County Government · 12 hours ago

Program Assistant (Home Health Aide)

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$50K/yr - $83K/yr

Fairfax County Government is seeking a compassionate and driven professional to join their Adult Day Health Care team. The ideal candidate will facilitate person-centered care programs and provide daily assistance to participants aged 18 years and older with varying diagnoses and disabilities, ensuring a safe and engaging environment while promoting positive interactions within the group.

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Responsibilities

Assists with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, oral hygiene, nail care, transferring, and walking for both male and female participants

Supports daily person-centered care programs, coordinating with the recreation therapist to ensure diverse activities that cater to the participants' social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and recreational needs

Participates in virtual programs on platforms like Zoom, as needed

Monitors participants’ vital signs and ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) is used appropriately

Provides support for the nutrition program, including maintaining statistics, ordering meals, and serving food

Fosters a safe and engaging environment for participants and promote positive interactions within the group

Ensures compliance with all facility policies and necessary health and safety regulations

Provides personal care services, assisting with activities of daily living for participants in the ADHC Program

Insures the safety and well-being of participants during personal care by using appropriate precautions and guidelines

Assists with clinical services such as vital signs, strength training and special therapies

Monitors for and reports changes in participants' behavior, participation in activities, eating/personal habits and general well-being

Works to maintain an overall pleasant environment in the center

Participates and contributes in staff meetings and daily rounds

Assists with planning, sets up and conducts therapeutic recreational activities as scheduled

Replenishes supplies as necessary and stores activity equipment after use

Completes documentation in accordance with agency protocol, licensing and Medicaid requirements

Under the direction of the Senior Home Health Aide, plans and serves meals, based on special dietary needs of participants, and requirements of CMP, licensing and health department

Maintains a clean, safe, pleasant and healthy environment in the dining area and kitchen

Observes and assists participants during meals

Qualification

CPR certificationFirst Aid certificationCertified Nursing AssistantLimited Food Handlers CertificationOlder adultsMicrosoft Office SuiteLift 50lbsSafe food handlingVirtual program facilitationEffective communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to a high school diploma or GED

CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications (within 60 days of appointment)

Limited Food Handlers Certification (within 60 days of appointment)

Ability to accurately observe, record and note changes in behavior, participation, and general well-being of participants

Ability to prioritize competing demands of participant care and documentation

Ability to learn protocols and procedures for safely and effectively assisting physically and mentally impaired adults with the activities of daily living

Ability to assist with client transfers from sitting to standing and standing to sitting

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Ability to communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing

Ability to communicate effectively with cognitively impaired adults

Ability to establish and maintain friendly rapport with physically and/or mentally disabled adults

Ability to learn procedures for managing anxious, agitated or aggressive behavior

Ability to learn safe food handling practices

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer

A Tuberculosis (TB) test upon hire

Preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Experience working with older adults with multiple chronic conditions including dementia

Experience in leading group activities in person and using virtual platforms

Knowledge using the internet to conduct searches to assist in planning recreational activities

Assisting with a nutrition program by maintaining statistics, ordering meals, and/or setting up and serving food

Experience assisting with floor and front desk coverage as needed (i.e. activities, meals, etc.) to support participant ratio in a long-term care facility

Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)