Program Assistant - Adult Day Social
Rochester Regional Health · Rochester, NY · 1 mo ago
Administrative$17.6–$18.6/hrFull-time
About the role
As a Program Assistant (Adult Day Social), your superior customer service, friendly demeanor and proven dedication significantly impacts the daily living experience for all participants. This is a full‑time position located at the Unity Living Center in Rochester, NY 14611, within the Home Health Aide department.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and implementing outings for participants; provide daily documentation of patient care.
- Perform patient care such as feeding, grooming and transferring as determined by their care plan; prepare and distribute meals and snacks; assist with recreation/leisure activities; report any changes in patient status to Senior Program Assistant or Activity Coordinator in a timely manner.
- Greet participants upon arrival; remove coats and guide to program area; prepare participants for departure.
Requirements
- One (1) year of Home Health Aide experience in home, community based or long‑term care setting.
- Compassionate, kind and patient‑focused.
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to meet moderate clinical physical requirements: continual movement, standing, walking, lifting 20–50 lbs., pushing/pulling medical equipment, assisting with patient positioning; frequent bending, twisting, reaching while performing fine motor tasks in busy or confined environments; high sensory acuity for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms; substantial emotional and cognitive demands including decision‑making under pressure, responding to emergencies, maintaining sustained focus.
Pay
$17.60 – $18.60 per hour (base pay range for a full‑time applicant).
Schedule
8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday‑Friday, with a Saturday shift every four weeks.