Program Support Aide-ADS

CEREBRAL PALSY; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CEREBRAL PALSY in Green Bay is seeking a Program Support Aide to provide day-to-day assistance to the Adult Instructors and PCS team. The role supports personal cares, classroom and pool activities, and daily program operations.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, possible CNA license, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. A positive, professional attitude and reliable organization are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CNA license preferred.
• Physically able to lift and transfer adults (minimum of 25 pounds).
• Experience and/or training working with adults who have severe disabilities.
• Must have a positive attitude and strong degree of professionalism at all times.
• Established communication and organizational skills.
• Successful completion of background check, iso-kinetic test, communicable disease screen and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with personal cares for clients, including toileting, feeding, drinks/snacks, and dressing.
• Assist Instructors during classes, exercise and in the pool, including Range of Motion and PT follow-through, swimming and community outings.
• Prepare and arrange rooms, sanitize tables, and clean up during lunch periods.
• Monitor and adhere to a variety of program and class schedules.
• Sanitize rooms and equipment as scheduled/needed.
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as laundry and stocking.
• Document timely and accurate incident, seizure, and behavior reports.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service training, and continuing education courses as required.
• Provide direction to volunteers during program activities and community outings.
• Perform any other duties as deemed necessary.
• Adhere to agency safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Professionalism

Physical ability (25 lbs)

Education

High school diploma

CNA license preferred

Job description

The primary role of the Program Support Aide is to provide day-to-day assistance to the Adult Instructors & PCS (Personal Care Specialist) team. The Aide will also assist with duties in the Adult Day Services department to help build efficiencies throughout the program.

37.5 hours/week | Green Bay

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Provide assistance with personal cares for clients, both male and female clients, to include: toileting, feeding, providing drinks/snacks per special healthcare needs, and dressing, with the primary function of this position assisting with personal cares.
• Provide assistance to Instructors during classes, exercise and in the pool. This will include Range of Motion, PT follow-through, swimming and community outings.
• Provide assistance during the lunch periods by preparing and arranging rooms, sanitizing tables, and clean up.
• Monitor and adhere to a variety of program and class schedules.
• Sanitize rooms and equipment as scheduled/needed.
• Perform housekeeping tasks of laundry, stocking, etc.
• Responsible for timely and accurate documentation as needed: incident reports, seizure reports, behavior reports, etc.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service training, and/or continuing education courses as required.
• Provide direction to volunteers during program activities and community outings.
• Perform any other duties as deemed necessary.
• Adhere to the agency safety policies and procedures.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required. CNA license preferred.
• Physically able to lift and transfer adults (minimum of 25 pounds).
• Experience and/or training working with adults who have severe disabilities.
• Must have a positive attitude and strong degree of professionalism at all times.
• Established communication and organizational skills.
• Successful completion of background check, iso-kinetic test, communicable disease screen and drug screen.