Excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual that enjoys social services and the elderly, with experience in working with immigrant populations. The perceptive employee would need to have experience with wearing multiple hats, work autonomously, be a self-starter, and have initiative and lots of follow through.
Requirements
- Plan, prepare, implement and review a monthly activity program designed to meet the physical, social and mental health needs and interests of adult day services center participants.
- Coordinate staff/volunteer assigned to assist with activities.
- Maintain necessary records including daily monthly charting and attendance records. Inventory and order activity supplies as well as keeping track of meals served on a daily basis.
- Provide routine and specialized assistance to participants as needed, including assisting in the bathroom, lunch, snacks, and dressing.
- Participate as a key member of the center’s inter-disciplinary team which includes nurse, social worker and program coordinator for formulating and updating care plans.
- Attend staff meetings. Attend various outside meetings and activities for both professional growths, and to represent/promote the center in the community.
- Observe report and chart any changes in participant behavior or physical condition.
- Attend seminars, workshops, conferences and other professional activities to remain current in the field and fulfill continuing education requirements necessary to maintain licensing.
- Other related duties as appropriate or assigned.