What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Aide position at Family Service Association - Fall River?
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We are currently seeking 1 full time (35 hours per week) Program Aide at our Seaview Adult Day Health (ADH) program in Mashpee, MA. The hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
The ADH Program Aide shall assist the Activity Director and Program Coordinator with the day-to-day implementation of the goals and activities set forth by the program's daily operation.
Bi-lingual English/Spanish and English/Portuguese speaking applicants are encouraged to apply.
This is a benefits eligible position. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Family Service Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are currently seeking 1 full time (35 hours per week) Program Aide at our Seaview Adult Day Health (ADH) program in Mashpee, MA. The hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
The ADH Program Aide shall assist the Activity Director and Program Coordinator with the day-to-day implementation of the goals and activities set forth by the program's daily operation.
- 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.
- Respond to the reasonable expectations of the Agency and/or supervisors.
- 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
Bi-lingual English/Spanish and English/Portuguese speaking applicants are encouraged to apply.
This is a benefits eligible position. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 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
Family Service Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
