Summary of Responsibility: Provides routine participant plan of care needs and services that support the care delivered to participants requiring adult day care, in accordance with the established plan of care procedures and as directed by the Director.
Duties:
1. Assists the participant in their daily routines and their personal care needs as described in the participant’s plan of care.
2. Reports observations and other pertinent information related to the care of the participant.
3. Provides services that support the care delivered to the participant, and review care plans daily to determine if changes in the daily care routine have been made.
4. Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care.
5. Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with company policies.
6. Assists with dietary responsibilities, including set up, clean up, sweep, mop, as needed.
7. Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent participant care information.
8. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director.
Education and Experience:
1. Graduation from high school or equivalent required. 2. Previous caregiving experience preferred.
3. Experience working with the elderly. 4. Must be able to read, speak, and write the English language.
5. Must be certified in C.P.R.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, talk, and hear. Employees are frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to touch, handle, and feel, and required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works in well-lit/ventilated areas. Subject to falls, infectious diseases, substances, odors, etc. throughout the workday. Subject to hostile and emotionally upset participants, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.
Personal Characteristics and Skills:
1. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
2. Must be caring and compassionate in dealing with participants, family members, personnel, visitors.
3. Must be able to relate to and work with the elderly, others who may be emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the company.
4. Must possess the ability to communicate with all levels of management, employees, and outside contacts.
5. Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
6. Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, participants, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
7. Possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional staff.
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
