Program Aide Full Time
Company: Family Service Association - Fall River
Location: Leominster
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Newly Increased Pay Rate $20 per hour!***We are offering a
$2,000 signing bonus***Do you love working with older adults and
adults with disabilities? Join our team at our beautiful, state of
the art Adult Day Health program in Mashpee, MA! Our center
provides compassionate care to older adults and adults with
intellectual/developmental disabilities living on upper cape. We
have an exciting full time (35 hour per week) opportunity for a
Program Aide/back up van driver. The position provides personal
care and coordinates activities for the individuals who attend the
program. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.M. - 2:45
p.M. or 9:00 a.M. 4:00 p.M.Job Summary: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 functionsObtaining and
recording vital signsAssisting with personal care skills and safe
participant personal hygiene and grooming.Assisting with ADL's with
various levels of functioning, including basic restorative
nursingRecognizing, 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 breaking down of
daily scheduled activities.Assist with meal procurement, service,
delivery and clean up in accordance with sanitary food preparation
and USDA standards.Assist with the ADL needs of the participants as
warranted.Transport program participants according to established
safety rules and road regulations as assigned by the Program
Leader/Transportation Coordinator.Ability to provide services
outlined in this job description at any of the three Adult Day
Health sites as assigned by the Program Coordinator.Respond to
reasonable expectations of The Agency and/or supervisor.Education
and Experience:The Adult Day Health Program Aide requires a high
school diploma.Must possess one year experience working with adults
or the chronically disabled, and an ability to work with others as
part of a team and communicate effectively.Current CNA
certification a plus.Must be able to pass CORI process.Must possess
a current Class D Driver's License.Safe Driving Record (with no
more than one moving violation within the preceding two years).Must
also be able to pass a drug and alcohol test in addition to being
enrolled in a drug consortium for random testing.Benefits include:
medical, dental, vision insurance, company paid long term
disability insurance and life insurance, 403(b) with company
contribution, flexible spending account and a generous time off
package including 15 days paid time off, earned sick time and
twelve holidays.Family Service Association is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.Family Service Association is a comprehensive private,
non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and
implementation of services designed to provide strength and support
to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts.
Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to
increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the
stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a
positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a
leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast
region of Massachusetts, with a 130-year tradition of high
quality.kPVoY206Wv
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