What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Program Assistant (Haitian Creole Speaking) position at Sevita?
MENTOR Adult Day Health, a member of the Sevita family, provides day programs for elders with complex medical or rehabilitative needs. This allows seniors to obtain quality healthcare while remaining active and involved in the community and continuing to live in their own homes. Our programs are staffed with qualified, experienced licensed nurses and caregivers who are trained to provide individual assistance to each person we serve.
Program Assistant – Adult Day Care
Location: Haitian Adult Day Health Center
Address: 6 Frontenac St Dorchester MA 02124
Responsibilities
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Program Assistant – Adult Day Care
Location: Haitian Adult Day Health Center
Address: 6 Frontenac St Dorchester MA 02124
- Bilingual Preferred (English / Haitian Creole speaking)
- Monday - Friday Schedule
- Day Shift / Full time 40 Hours
- Dayforce Wallet - Work today, get paid tomorrow
- Full Benefit Package for FT employees
- Bonus Opportunities
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance in the daily care of health impaired older adults or individuals in our care with brain injuries, intellectual/ developmental disabilities, emotional or behavioral disability or mental diagnosis.
- Assist with the development and implementation of individual and group activity programs, and responsible for the care, safety, security, and social/recreation activities for the individuals receiving support.
- Provide guidance with social skills, advocacy and self-esteem and teach strategies to live as independently as possible.
- Transport to medical appointments, errands, shopping or activities in the community.
- High school diploma or its equivalent and must be 18 years of age
- Minimum one year experience in providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, preferably with older adults
- Competence in CPR and First Aid
- Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills to manage relationships
- A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
- Competitive Pay: Compensation and full benefits package for employees working full time, including a 401(k) with a discretionary match potential
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plus 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Start accruing on your first day of employment
- Paid Holidays for full time employees
- We invest in your professional growth through continuing education, training, and more
- Supportive relationships with coworkers and supervisors who help you grow and learn
- Referral Program - Earn $$ for each applicant you refer to the company!
- Employee Discounts / “Perks At Work” – Discount program available to employee’s, offering online access to more than 30,000 discounts and exclusive offers through Sevita’s vendor relationships
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.