Program Support Aide-ADS

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

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

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 :