Adult Day Services Program Assistant

The Senior Friendship Center Has An Opening For

Adult Day Services Program Assistant - Caregiving Activities Coordinator

People Helping People has been the foundation of Senior Friendship Centers for over 50 years, and we are looking for a dynamic Adult Day Services Program Assistant. The Program Assistant provides support for the daily programs of the Adult Day Services Program. The position will greet and assist senior clients throughout the day as they participate in activities including lunch, art, music, pet therapy, crafts, reading and various other activities scheduled throughout the day.

At the Senior Friendship Centers, our Adult Day Care is a fun, active, engaging program that allows people with dementia or other impairments to have a fun, safe place to spend the day while providing their caregivers with time away. Our mission is to promote health, dignity and quality of life throughout the journey of aging. Click here to take a virtual tour of the Adult Day center https://friendshipcenters.org/virtual-tour/

We are seeking someone who lives out our mission and values, who truly believes in serving and helping others. The Adult Day Services Program Assistant will be a compassionate individual who thrives on delivering exceptional customer service. The mission of the Senior Friendship Centers is to promote health, dignity, and quality of life throughout the journey of aging. Older adults throughout four counties in Southwest Florida rely on Senior Friendship Centers for help with nutrition, adult day services, social engagement, education, help in times of crisis, and so much more.

This is a part-time, Monday-Friday position. Benefits include paid holidays, generous PTO, and 403b. If you are interested in sharing your talents as our Adult Day Services Program Assistant, please apply today!

Essential Functions

Operational:

• Assists with the daily functions and activities of the Adult Day Services (ADS) Program.
• Remains actively engaged with clients at all times, to include, but not limited to: initiate conversation with clients, seek to understand client wants and needs, promote positive attitude with clients at all times, and encourage client participation in activities.
• Actively contributes to creating and maintaining a clean, orderly, bright, and welcoming environment.
• Ensures space and furniture are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at end of each day.
• Communicates in a positive, courteous, and professional manner with clients and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community at large.
• Maintains an understanding and awareness of all aspects of the program.
• Plans and implements assigned therapeutic activity programs for ADS clients.
• Evaluates and implements assistance needed with activities of daily living; ADLs. (i.e. ambulation, toileting, transfers, eating, etc.)
• Assists with maintenance of participant rosters, including attendance, sign-in, and meal service.
• Ability to understand and follow food safety and compliance standards.
• Communicates and documents participant-specific observations, interests, and needs.
• Communicates with community agencies or contractors in support of participant wellbeing.
• Embraces new technologies and concepts as the program grows.
• Assists with administrative work as directed.
• Willing and able to flex work hours to meet program staffing needs.
• Reports any incident of abuse or neglect as mandated by state guidelines.
• Must comply with HIPAA regulations and OSHA laws and safety guidelines.
  
  

Organizational

• Attend staff meetings, training, and seminars as required. Participate in fundraising and outreach activities to promote the organization’s mission.
• Must comply with all Senior Friendship Centers personnel policies.
• Must protect the safety and health of staff, volunteers, participants, and others by observing and following the organization’s safety and incident policies.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work environment may vary between locations and include stairs and a moderate noise level.
• ADS staff may also assist clients outside the building on company property.
• Senior Friendship Centers is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.
  
  

Other Duties

Please note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the primary requirements of the job, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to add or remove duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.

Affirmative Action/ EEO Statement

It is the policy of Senior Friendship Centers to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.

Competencies

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to the needs of the organization.
• Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners.
• Ability to be caring and compassionate without developing emotional involvement.
• Must be friendly, flexible, able to handle challenges, and able to work with limited supervision.
  
  

Education, Experience, Licenses, And Certifications

• High School Diploma/GED or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, ability, and skills to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Experience working with elders with cognitive and physical impairments.
• Experience presenting social, recreational, and educational programs to adults is desirable.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid is preferred.
• Must have experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other computer software, or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s systems.
• Basic computer skills are required for administrative tasks.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting, walking, and standing.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of a physical location.
• Must be able to assist potentially frail seniors in wheelchairs or using assistive devices.
  
  

Travel

• Occasional travel to other ADS program locations to assist with program duties and training may be requested.
• Travel within the several counties in which Senior Friendship Centers Inc. operates may be required as frequently as needed to support operations, fundraising, and outreach.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required for all work-related travel.
  
  

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Satisfactory clearance of a fingerprint-based level II background screening, tuberculosis screen, and pre-employment substance abuse testing is required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.