Part Time Program Aide, Senior Day Health (5-10 hrs/wk, on site)

Provide general supervision and assistance to participants in classes and activities at the Avenidas rose Kleiner Senior Day Health Center. This is a 5 hour part-time, hourly, non-exempt, unbenefited position scheduled regularly for 9am-2:30pm, Wednesdays and as needed. Additional hours may be requested with advanced notice.

Essential Job Functions

· Meet and greet participants and assist them upon arrival; help participants to tables, serve beverages/food, and clear tables (for morning social and lunch times).

· Set up rooms for the scheduled classes and activities. Move tables, chairs, and partition wall as needed.

· Assist participants to desired activity following level of assist required as determined by PT.

· Lead and/or supervise and engage the participants in classes, activities, and social time per daily schedule to ensure the participants’ safety, proper care, and comfort.

· Perform as a “spotter” for activities, including charting as required.

· Provide personal care to the participants, such as grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene that ensures the participant is clean, dry, and comfortable. Follow toileting schedule and chart as required.

· Assist with meal/coffee service.

· Maintain positive working relationship with all staff members, volunteers, families, and participants.

· Spend work time, as required, learning about working with the elderly and the medical conditions of the participants.

· Understand the elements of a therapeutic environment and work with the staff to encourage maximum functioning and benefit to the participants.

· Understand and be able to demonstrate proper body mechanics and universal precautions.

· Observe participants for any physical or mental changes and changes in behavior. Report any observed changes to appropriate Interdisciplinary Team member.

· Attend all staff meetings, trainings and in-services.

• Comply with health and safety standards including licensing, fire and disaster preparedness regulations and agency policies.
• Conform to all applicable policies of the Center

Secondary Job Functions

· Perform other related duties as assigned by Activity Manager.

• Assist with procurement and set-up of craft related projects if requested. Distribute completed projects to participants.

Qualifications

CNA preferred, but not required.

Ability to work with seniors in a demonstrated friendly and caring manner.

Ability to provide assistance in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner.

Experience with and knowledge of older adult and dependent care issues.

Skill in communicating verbally and nonverbally with participants.

Desire to learn more about caring for this population.

Initiative, common sense, friendly nature, and ability to work as a member of the team.

Bilingual ability (Spanish or Mandarin) a plus.

This role requires substantive interaction with participants and a high level of tact and judgment in caring for higher-care participants.

Must be CPR certified or willing to take certification class (provided by employer).

Physical Demands

· Stand for 95% of the workday while performing all of the above responsibilities.

• Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver and reposition 35 lbs.
• Ability to reach, bend, and walk.
• Frequent stand/walk, sit, use a computer; use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, write by hand, sort/file paperwork.
• Regularly required to push wheelchairs
• TB and health clearance required.

Hours and Compensation

This is a part-time unbenefited nonexempt 5 hour per week position. We offer $21/hr pay, plus free parking, mandatory sick leave, prorated holiday pay, and more.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff and participants are vaxxed and follow all safety protocols.

Experience:

• providing assistance in a culturally sensitive manner: 1 year (Preferred)
• Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver 35 lbs: 1 year (Preferred)
• older adult and dependent care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CNA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person