Elder Assistant

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio; Bluffton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio is seeking an Elder Assistant to support elders with daily living activities, meals, and social engagement on a site-based role. You will help with personal care, mobility, and room upkeep while promoting a safe, respectful living environment.

The role requires English proficiency, compassion for older adults, and completion of annual training including dementia-specific modules and First Aid certification where applicable.

Qualifications

• Willingness to care for older adults and commitment to the organization’s mission.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Annual training requirements including 8 hours in-service and 4 hours dementia training (if on a dementia unit); First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing and personal care.
• Transport elders to activities, meals and appointments.
• Serve meals and assist with dietary needs and compliance.
• Conduct activities to engage and enrich elders’ lives.
• Clean and maintain elder rooms, common areas and workspaces.
• Assist with incontinence care and morning/evening routines.
• Monitor and report changes to the Charge Nurse.

Skills

Care for older adults

English proficiency

First Aid certification

Job description

Position Overview:

As an Elder Assistant, you will provide essential support to elders by assisting with daily living activities, maintaining cleanliness, and enhancing their overall quality of life. Your key responsibilities include:

• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal care.
• Transporting elders to activities, meals, and appointments.
• Serving meals, assisting with dietary needs, and ensuring dietary compliance.
• Conducting activities that engage and enrich the lives of elders.
• Cleaning and maintaining elder rooms, common areas, and workspaces.
• Assisting with incontinence care, morning and evening routines.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in elders’ conditions to the Charge Nurse.

Qualifications:

• A willingness to care for older adults and commitment to the organization’s mission.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to complete and maintain annual training requirements:
  • 8 hours of in-service annually.
  • 4 additional hours of dementia-specific training annually (if assigned to a dementia care unit).
  • First Aid certification from a recognized credentialing body (American Red Cross or equivalent).

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and stooping for up to 75% of an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects and individuals weighing up to and exceeding 350 lbs with the use of proper equipment.
• Exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly.
• Work in a variety of environments (clean, cluttered, unsanitary, etc.).
• Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and cleaning chemicals.

ADA Compliance:

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal opportunity and access to all applicants. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please let us know.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Competitive wages and benefits.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.