Adult Day Program Assistant

Kids for the Future; Folwell (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin Lakes Community is a leader in senior services offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing on one campus. The Program Assistant provides essential personal and recreational services to Adult Day Program participants to help them function at their highest level.

Join a nonprofit community committed to dignity, wellness, education, and flexible scheduling. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience working with older individuals.
• High school graduate or GED required.
• Bachelor degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide reminders and cueing for residents’ toileting, dining, mobility, psychosocial and safety needs.
• Follow infection control, sanitation and safety standards in all activities.
• Observe participants and communicate changes with supervisor.
• Participate in individualized care planning for participants.
• Plan and organize activities to meet participants’ psychosocial needs and preferences.
• Support social interactions, friendships, and community within the program.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe environment and supply management.
• Assist in program record-keeping and required documentation.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Education

High school graduate or GED

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

• Location 3810 Heritage Drive,Burlington, NC, 27215,United States
• Employee Type PRN
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

About Twin Lakes

Twin Lakes Community is a leader in senior services, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing on one campus. We also provide a primary care clinic, on-site therapy, EMT responders, home care, and adult day services. Serving 850 residents and supported by 450 employees, TLC is recognized among the nation’s most successful nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC).

Our team delivers person-centered care in a supportive, engaging environment where connection, dignity, and wellness matter. Every role contributes to vibrant living, engaging experiences for residents across campus. TLC offers continuing education, career growth, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance. Full time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Be a part of something meaningful - join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Assistant provides essential personal and recreational services to the participants of the Adult Day Program to help meet their needs while enabling them to function at their highest possible level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Will provide reminders and cueing as needed regarding participants’ toileting, dining, mobility, psychosocial and safety needs.
• 2. Follows universal precautions, proper infection control, sanitation and safety standards of practice in all work and activities.
• 3. Observes participants closely, identifying changing needs and conditions at first indication, and communicates with supervisor.
• 4. Actively participates in the individualized care planning of all participants.
• 5. Continually seeks opportunities to meet participant’s psychosocial needs through both scheduled and spontaneous activities that support participant choice.
• 6. Continually seeks opportunities to promote and improve the social needs of all participants through supporting and encouraging, friendships and kindness to one another.
• 7. Is active in the planning and organizing of large and small group activities and one-on-one with individuals, making any necessary changes to assure successful results for all.
• 8. Leads and participates in learning circles for staff and participants.
• 9. Maintains all supplies including equipment and games used in supporting participants individual choice and for group activities.
• 10. Assists in maintaining a clean, safe environment within the center including restrooms and common areas.
• 11. Supports all aspects of the program and the environment, including pets, plants, children, visitors, and volunteers.
• 12. Assists in program record-keeping and updating required documentation.
• 13. Must be willing to complete the following training classes: Dementia Specific Training, and Montessori Philosophies & Techniques
• 14. May be required to perform other duties in keeping with the nature of this position which will not significantly alter the job requirements.
• 15. Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant it using good judgement and ethical conduct.Able to perform job duties and work independently with frequent interruptions.
• 16. Able to organize, prioritize, and manage time, multiple tasks and projects.
• 17. Able to meet the physical demands and working environment of the position.
• 18. Able to follow procedures.

Education and/or Experience

• One or more years of experience working with older individuals.
• High school graduate or GED required.
• Bachelor degree preferred but not required.

Certificates/Licenses Required

• NCAPA - NC Activity Professional Association certification preferred but not required.
• Must be CPR & First Aid Certified
• Will attend ongoing training classes as scheduled.

Twin Lakes Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to administering all employment activities without discrimination and to considering qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion (including pregnancy and related conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law; we provide reasonable accommodations for religious practices and for individuals with disabilities and foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are respected and all individuals feel secure, welcome, and heard.