What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant Adult Day Program position at Lutheran Living Services?
Lutheran Home Adult Day Services is excited to offer an opportunity for a Program Assistant to join our team! The Program Assistant will work within our adult day center primarily facilitating meaningful enrichment activities with the day program participants. The Program Assistant may assist with activities of daily living for participants as required. Additional duties include opening the center, setting up continental breakfast, greeting participants at morning arrival and assisting and engaging with participants at lunchtime. The Program Assistant should be friendly, energetic, and customer service oriented as well as dedicated to our mission and "4 C's."
Hours for the position are 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM, Monday - Friday (no weekends, no holidays!) The ability to work alternate shifts as needed is a requirement (for example, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM.)
Requirements for the position:
- 1-year experience in a senior care setting; prior day program or memory care experience preferred
- Prior experience facilitating activities with the senior population
- Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with peers, participants and clients
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Wisconsin is preferred
Lutheran Home & Harwood Place Mission Statement: We are dedicated to serving older adults and enriching the lives of those we touch by providing compassionate and loving care.
Lutheran Home & Harwood Place 4 C's:
- Compassion: Treating others with dignity and understanding
- Commitment: Working with integrity and pride
- Collaboration: Building meaningful relationships
- Creativity: Facing opportunities and challenges with imagination, flexibility and optimism
Perks of Employment
- Access to onsite fitness center 24/7
- Early wage access through PayActiv
- Year-round employee appreciation events
- Well-being program and incentives
- On-site café
- Free parking
Lutheran Home is a Journal Sentinel Top Workplace!