Program Aide

The County of El Dorado; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established public service organization is seeking a compassionate Program Aide to support the Older Adult community in Placerville. This role is vital in providing personal care assistance and organizing engaging activities that enhance the lives of seniors. You'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact by assisting with daily living tasks, leading recreational programs, and ensuring a supportive environment for clients. Join a dedicated team committed to improving the quality of life for the elderly and experience the rewarding nature of public service in a collaborative workplace that values diversity and empowerment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience caring for elderly or individuals with disorders.
• First Aid and CPR training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist seniors with daily living activities like grooming and hygiene.
• Coordinate recreational activities and supervise volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with meal preparation.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Recreational Activity Coordination

Record Keeping

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Office Equipment

Recreational Equipment

Job description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
The Health and Human Services Agency’s Community Services Division is responsible for the administration of older adult programs for El Dorado County residents 60 years of age and older. These services include: Senior Nutrition, Senior Shuttle, Older Adult Day Services, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and many more! In addition to the services to seniors, Community Services also administers Veteran Affairs, Animal Services, Public Housing Authority, HEAP & Weatherization programs.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Use your skills and experience to assist the Older Adult community in your area! The Program Aide assists in providing various support activities designed to meet the needs of the senior community including carrying out self-help, personal care assistance and related general activity programs.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Provide personal care assistance and supervision to clients including assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, walking, grooming, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Set up and operate recreational and office equipment, such as streaming music and video, PowerPoint programs, online older adult activity content, Wii Gaming systems; lead games, singing and discussions; conduct exercise activities; and interact with participants on an individual basis.
• Carry out activities and projects and oversee tasks performed by volunteers.
• Make recommendations for the development of specific activities based on client need.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports, including client attendance logs.
• Assist with preparation and service of meals and snacks.
• Observe and report early signs of client illness.
• Perform standard office support work, such as typing and filing.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.

Experience Requirements:
One year of work experience in caring for frail elderly persons and/or individuals with physical, emotional or mental disorders.

Other Requirements:

• First Aid and CPR training desirable.
• Able to pass a state-required physical including Tuberculosis test and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Program Aide, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at [e-mail].

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Program Aide. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies in El Dorado Hills, CA for at least three (3) months.

• One (1) part-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency - Community Services, located in El Dorado Hills, CA. This position will fill a part-time position at 0.8750 FTE: 70 hours bi-weekly and 35 hours weekly.

• Four (4) extra help vacancies in the Health and Human Services Agency - Community Services, located in El Dorado Hills, CA.
  Extra help vacancies are made to maintain adequate coverage of work for short periods of time at frequent intervals, where employment is of a recurrent nature depending on the needs of the Agency; work may be seasonal, on-call, and/or for a limited duration. Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law. This extra help position may transition to a regular full-time employee if the conditions of Personnel Rules 1103.1 exist.

• Three (3) extra help vacancies in the Health and Human Services Agency - Community Services, located in Placerville, CA.
  Extra help vacancies are made to maintain adequate coverage of work for short periods of time at frequent intervals, where employment is of a recurrent nature depending on the needs of the Agency; work may be seasonal, on-call, and/or for a limited duration. Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law. This extra help position may transition to a regular full-time employee if the conditions of Personnel Rules 1103.1 exist.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing. A positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

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