Program Assistant

Community Care, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Competitive pay and benefits

Flexible benefits plan

Employee referral program

Coworkers care program

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Community Care, Inc. is hiring a Program Assistant/CNA to join our dedicated team. This full-time role supports elderly and adults with disabilities to live independently in the community through personal care and restorative services.

Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with daily activities, leading group and individual activities, and providing care in home settings with occasional local travel. Requires a high school diploma, Wisconsin CNA, CPR/AED.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience providing care for frail elderly or individuals with physical or developmental disabilities.
• Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing on registry.
• CPR & AED certification.
• GED may be substituted for High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Stays informed of member care plans and provides personal care and restorative services as outlined on the plan of care.
• Stays informed of member care plans, updates team on members including physical, emotional or behavioral changes, and recommends changes.
• Leads and supervises group and individual activities, projects, and special events under the direction of the Recreation Specialists and/or designated supervisor; assists in daily cleanup of recreation areas.
• Delivers written restorative programs, including leading therapeutic exercise groups, and completes related documentation.
• Responsible for providing various care services necessary for attending to the personal needs, support and health status of Community Care program members in the home environment.
• Occasional or regular travel to members' homes or other facilities requiring use of personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of required insurance coverage.

Skills

Caregiving experience

CPR & AED

Education

High School Diploma

GED substitution

Job description

Community Care is hiring a Program Assistant/CNA to join our team. This rewarding opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys team collaboration, being part of a mission driven organization and who shares our mission to help elderly individuals and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities continue to live as independently as possible in the community. This position is a full-time 40 hours a week at our Vliet location.

Program Assistant/CNA Job Responsibilities

Personal Care & Restorative Services

Stays informed of member care plans and provides restorative and personal care and services as outlined on the plan of care.

Member Care

Stays informed of member care plans, updates team on members including physical, emotional or behavioral changes, and recommends changes

Recreation Programming - Assistant

Leads and supervises group and individual activities, projects, and special events under the direction of the Recreation Specialists and/or designated supervisor. Assists in daily clean up of the recreation areas.

Restorative Programs

Delivers written restorative programs, including leading therapeutic exercise groups, and completes related documentation.

Home Care

Responsible for providing various care services necessary for attending to the personal needs, support and health status of Community Care program members in the home environment.

Local Travel to Members' Homes

Occasional or regular travel to members' homes or other residential facilities requiring use of personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of required insurance coverage.

Program Assistant/CNA Job Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year experience providing care or services for frail elderly and individuals with physical or developmental disabilities.
• Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing on registry
• CPR & AED

Preferred

• Experience working with individuals with dementia.

Education - High School Diploma required, GED may be substituted for High School Diploma

Program Assistant/CNA Job Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

About Community Care

Community Care is a local nonprofit with more than 40 years of experience helping older adults and adults with disabilities live as independently as possible within the community. We coordinate and deliver a full range of supportive services that help more than 13,000 Wisconsin residents live safely, confidently, and with dignity. We are Wisconsin-based with local offices supporting each of the 15 counties we serve. Our dedicated team works with members to develop care plans to meet their health and social needs Together with our community partners, we’re committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that empowers members to live a healthy and independent lifestyle.

Compensation and Benefits

• Generous, paid time off
• Competitive pay and benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.)
• Flexible benefits plan
• Employee referral program
• Coworkers care program
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer