What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Aide position at County of El Dorado, CA?
Salary : $34,320.00 - $41,724.80 Annually
Location : Placerville, CA
Job Type : Full Time, Part Time, Limited Term & Extra Help
Job Number : 2412-7300PTEH
Department : Health and Human Services Agency
Division : Community Services
Opening Date : 12 / 30 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY TheEl Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include : Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION TheHealth and Human Services Agency's Community Services Division is responsible for the administration of older adult programs for El Dorado County residents 60 years of age and older. These services include : Senior Nutrition, Senior Shuttle, Older Adult Day Services, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and many more! In addition to the services to seniors, Community Services also administers Veteran Affairs, Animal Services, Public Housing Authority, HEAP & Weatherization programs.
THE OPPORTUNITY Use your skills and experience to assist the Older Adult community in your area! The Program Aide assists in providing various support activities designed to meet the needs of the senior community including carrying out self-help, personal care assistance and related general activity programs.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to :
- Provide personal care assistance and supervision to clients including assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, walking, grooming, toileting and personal hygiene.
- Set up and operate recreational and office equipment, such as streaming music and video, powerpoint programs, online older adult activity content, Wii Gaming systems; lead games, singing and discussions; conduct exercise activities; and interact with participants on an individual basis.
- Carry out activities and projects and oversee tasks performed by volunteers.
- Make recommendations for the development of specific activities based on client need.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports, including client attendance logs.
- Assist with preparation and service of meals and snacks.
- Observe and report early signs of client illness.
- Perform standard office support work, such as typing and filing.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. Experience Requirements :
One year of work experience in caring for frail elderly persons and / or individuals with physical, emotional or mental disorders.
Other Requirements :
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Program Aide, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept". If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at nicholas.jetton@edcgov.us.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening , qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
For more information on the recruitment process,
Based on the hiring department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Program Aide. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies in El Dorado Hills, CA for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing. A positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.
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Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
Salary : $34,320 - $41,725
