Program Aide/Participant Care Associate

Family Services Association; Mashpee (MA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Long term disability insurance

403b pension plan

Three weeks paid vacation

Twelve paid holidays

Job summary

Family Services Association in Mashpee, MA, is seeking a full-time Program Aide to support older adults and adults with disabilities in our Adult Day Health program. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, maintaining participant records, and encouraging socialization among participants.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and one year of relevant experience. The hourly pay is $20, with a $1,000 signing bonus and excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vacation.

Qualifications

• One year experience working with adults or the chronically disabled.
• Ability to work with others and communicate effectively.
• Must complete MA State CORI and CPS checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain participant records and activity logs.
• Assist with basic nursing care and daily activities.
• Encourage socialization and recreation opportunities.
• Implement policies and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Basic nursing care

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

Job description

We are offering a $1,000 signing bonus

Do you love working with older adults and adults with disabilities? We are currently seeking 1 full time (35 hours per week) Program Aide to join our team at our beautiful, state of the art Adult Day Health program in Mashpee, MA. The Program Aide shall assist the Activity Director and Program Coordinator with the day-to-day implementation of the goals and activities set forth by the program's daily operation. The hourly rate is $20 and the schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain individual participant records to include program notes and daily activity logs as assigned.
• Observe, report, and document participant status and care and services provided.
• Assist the Program Coordinator through the design of new ideas to increase and ensure program growth and quality.
• Assist with basic nursing care, including:
  • Reporting all changes in body functions.
  • Obtaining and recording vital signs.
  • Assisting with personal care skills and safe participant personal hygiene and grooming.
  • Assisting with ADL’s with various levels of functioning, including basic restorative nursing
  • Recognizing, responding to, and reporting basic emergencies, following proper procedures, including the Heimlich Maneuver and CPR.
• Assist Program Coordinator with the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Assist and encourage participants with opportunities for socialization, education, group interaction and recreation.
• Assist in set up, implementation and breakdown of daily scheduled activities. Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Assist with meal procurement, service, and delivery and clean up in accordance with sanitary food preparation and USDA standards.
• Assist with the ADL needs of the participants as warranted.
• Ability to provide services outlined in this job description at any of the three Adult Day Health sites as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

Education and Requirements:

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess one year experience working with adults or the chronically disabled.
• An ability to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Must have CNA, or demonstrated competence per DPH regulations.

Must be able to successfully complete a MA State CORI check, CPS check and company paid, and pre‑employment physical.

Bi‑lingual English/Spanish and English/Portuguese speaking applicants are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Long term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 403b pension plan.
• Flexible spending account.
• Three weeks paid vacation.
• Twelve paid holidays.

  Family Service Association is an affirmative action / Equal Opportunity Employer.