What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant position at Share Your Care Adult Day Services?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Program Assistant to support our team in delivering impactful programs and initiatives. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about social work and public health, who thrive in dynamic environments and possess strong organizational skills. The Program Assistant will play a crucial role in coordinating activities, managing volunteers, and assisting with research data collection to enhance our community outreach efforts.
Responsibilities
- Acquire and apply ongoing training and education in aging and disabled populations' needs.
Assess individual client strengths, needs, and preferences and apply these to client interventions.
Maintain a client centered focus.
Maintain a professional attitude, and work effectively under stress.
Maintain a solution-based focus, and a flexible, cooperative and team-oriented, attitude.
Understand the purpose of therapeutic programming; understand diagnoses, goal formulation, and implementation of goals on an individual and program basis.
Respond to participant's needs and act accordingly in emergency and/or crisis situations.
Participate in the interdisciplinary team process: assessment and development of care plans.
Carry out plans of care.
Develop and implement social, recreational and leisure activities.
Develop and implement educational and skill building activities.
Facilitate group discussions.
Provide personal care including toileting, hygiene, etc.
Assist and supervise activities of daily living.
Assist with ambulation.
Preparing, serving and cleaning up after meals and snacks.
Monitoring therapeutic diets.
Practicing behavior acceptance.
Maintaining a safe, caring and therapeutic environment for clients.
Observation and reporting of initial signs of illness and/or problem behaviors.
Participating in a variety of documentation duties.
Communicating on a 1:1 basis with all populations of clients served.
Working with and relating to other staff and volunteers.
Communicating with family members, caregivers and other service providers.
Communicating with the public (including those persons who share space at the facility).
Maintaining confidentiality.
Participating in staff meetings, in-service training, and other relevant trainings.
Practicing environmental/personal safety and sanitation.
Administering CPR, activating agency’s or emergency response plan.
Assist clients with self-medication in accordance with the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.
Transport participants as needed.
Daily assigned duties.
Qualifications
- GED or High School education preferred and/or experience in working with frail elderly and/or disabled preferred.
Must be CPR certified within three months of employment.
Provide proof of absence of tuberculosis in a transmissible form.
Able to lift 30 pounds. Able to transfer client from wheel chair to sitting or lying position, assist client with personal care in restroom including transfers; transfer client to changing table if needed and able to a push wheel chair and assist client with gate belt for ambulation.
Valid New Mexico driver's license and "clean" driving record.
Join us in making a difference in our community through dedicated service and innovative programming!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16