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Program Assistant - PRNSt. John's Community Care • Collinsville, IL, US
Program Assistant - PRN

Program Assistant - PRN

St. John's Community Care • Collinsville, IL, US
13 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 15

SUMMARY :

Program Assistants work under the supervision of the Site Manager to meet the needs of participants in this program, including personal care, leading activities, assisting with meals, and giving support to participants and families.

The goals of the program are to :

  • Provide a safe, enjoyable experience for the participants.
  • Focus activities to emphasize the remaining abilities and strengths of participants, while accommodating their limitations.
  • Provide opportunities for social interactions that enhance each participants sense of belonging, self-worth, and dignity.
  • Support family caregivers through providing an alternative care setting, opportunities for respite, educational materials, an accepting atmosphere, and referrals to other resources.

WORK SCHEDULE :

This position of Program Assistant is an as needed, hourly position.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Set up room for the days activities.
  • Welcome participants as they arrive, helping them and their family members to feel comfortable.
  • Work with Program Director and other Program Aides to provide a variety of appropriate activities to meet the needs and interests of all participants (crafts, current events, snacks / meals, exercises, music, etc.).
  • Assist participants needing help with activities; encourage participation.
  • Provide alternate activity for individuals preferring not to participate or unable to participate due to cognitive deficits, agitation, etc.
  • Assist participants with toileting and personal hygiene as needed.
  • Assist participants as family members arrive to take them home.
  • Clean up room, returning activity materials to storage, etc.
  • Assist with serving, set-up, and clean up for meals and snacks
  • Keep kitchen clean, load / unload dishwasher, and take trash out as needed.
  • Monitor bathrooms and clean as needed.
  • Advise Site Manager and / or Program Nurse of concerns about participant interactions, adjustment, behavior, etc. Work cooperatively to devise solutions.
  • Assist with documentation as needed.
  • Report suspected abuse / neglect of seniors or adults with disabilities, aged 18-59 years or older to Illinois Department on Aging Hotline (1-800-252-8966) or local office (256-5863), as mandated by state law.
  • Work cooperatively with all participants, other staff, and volunteers
  • Respect the confidentiality of all program participants and their families at all times.
  • SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES :

  • Knowledge and skill equivalent to a high school education
  • Write, speak and read understandable English
  • Ability to deal patiently, compassionately, and non-judgmentally with participants and family members
  • Demonstrated record of reliability
  • Ability to meet flexible schedule
  • REQUIREMENTS

    Program Assistants must :

  • Complete orientation training within the first month of working with the program.
  • Participate in ongoing training and staff meetings
  • Complete an application including authorization to check references to conduct criminal record checks, and to obtain a driving record abstract.
  • Be dependable regarding attendance (fewer than 4% absences) and punctuality.
  • Abide by St. Johns appearance standards policy
  • Abide by all policies and procedures of St. Johns Community Care
  • Continue to the positive culture of our organization through teamwork, relationship with colleagues inside the organization, and commitment to our mission
  • St. Johns Community Care is an equal opportunity employer.

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