Program Aide

About the role

CJE SeniorLife is a leading provider of services for older adults, dedicated to enhancing quality of life through compassionate care, innovation, and community engagement. The role supports clients with hands-on assistance for daily living and personal care, coordinates activities, monitors client progress, engages with clients throughout the day, provides mealtime assistance, completes documentation, and responds to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supports clients with hands-on assistance for daily living and personal care as needed, including but not limited to, assistance at mealtime, toileting assistance, ambulation and mobility, and personal hygiene.
• Affords assistance in coordinating, designing, and actively monitoring a variety of stimulating and engaging activities to meet the needs of the participants and ensure their safety and well-being.
• Maintains oversight of day-to-day progress/changes in client functioning and reports situations/changes to ADS Nurse and Program Manager.
• Engages and monitors clients throughout the day, such as during the unloading of buses, greeting during arrival, transition between activities, etc.
• Provides mealtime assistance, including pre-meal handwashing, kitchen coordination, preparation and distribution of meals and snacks.
• Completes documentation/record keeping of clients and Adult Day Services activity.
• Participates in meetings, as required, including care plan meetings, staff meetings and in-services.
• Responds to emergencies and client safety needs and situations appropriately.

Requirements

• At least a high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred qualifications include experience working with the older population, CNA or Personal Care experience, and basic computer literacy.

Qualifications

• At least a high school diploma or GED.

Skills

• Basic computer literacy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Employer-provided life insurance, with optional spouse and dependent coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Retail plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee purchase and health club discounts.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible nursing positions.

Pay

$20-$23 per hour.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Union status

Membership in SEIU Local 73 is required.

Work arrangement

This role is 100% on-site.

Travel

None.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CJE SeniorLife is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.