What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant (Adult Day Care - Activities for Elderly) position at Active Day?
Overview
Active Day has several opportunities for Program Assistant / PCA / Activities Assistant
No Experience - No Problem!
As long as you have PASSION, DEDICATION AND A DRIVE to serve others-
We will train you!
Full-Time, Part-Time and Per-Diem Available
As a Program Assistant/Activities Assistant, you will provide loving care and assistance to our members by helping them with activities, personal and medical care, meals, and on and off-site social activities. Yes, our Program Assistants are most definitely ACTIVE!! Our Program Assistants are always smiling and creating a warm and welcoming environment, all while ensuring our members are safe, happy, and well.
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to participate in benefits programs, including:
- Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
- Medical/Vision
- Dental
- 401(k)
- And the pleasure of working in a FUN environment with GREAT people!
Responsibilities
As a Program Assistant/Activities Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting members with activities, personal care and some medical care
- Assisting with the planning and facilitation of fun, creative and diverse recreational programs and encourage member participation.
- Serving meals and assisting with meals
- Ensuring our members enjoy a loving and caring environment that will bring joy to our members’ heart and a smile to their faces!
Qualifications
As a Program Assistant/Activities Assistant, you will have the following qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 18 years of age.
- One-year full-time equivalent experience in a health care setting preferred.
- Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs preferred.
- This is a very physical job - we are ACTIVE Day after all! As a result, you will need to be able to:
- Push, pull, lift, transfer, pivot at least 50 pounds.
- Sit, Stand and/or Walk up to 8 hours a day
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