Program Aide

Overview

Do you love working with older adults and adults with disabilities? We are currently seeking 1 full-time (35 hours per week) Program Aide to join our team at our Adult Day Health program in Mashpee, MA. The Program Aide will assist the Activity Director and Program Coordinator with the day-to-day implementation of the program’s goals and activities.

• Maintain individual participant records, including program notes and daily activity logs as assigned.
• Observe, report, and document participant status and care and services provided.
• Assist the Program Coordinator with the design of new ideas to increase program growth and quality.
• Assist with basic nursing care, including:
  • Reporting changes in body functions
  • Obtaining and recording vital signs
  • Assisting with personal care, hygiene, and grooming
  • Assisting with ADLs at various levels of functioning, including basic restorative nursing
  • Recognizing, responding to, and reporting basic emergencies, following proper procedures including Heimlich Maneuver and CPR
• Assist Program Coordinator with implementation of policies and procedures.
• Encourage participant opportunities for socialization, education, group interaction, and recreation.
• Assist in setup, implementation, and breakdown of daily scheduled activities. Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Assist with meal procurement, service, delivery, and cleanup in accordance with sanitary food preparation and USDA standards.
• Assist with the ADL needs of participants as warranted.
• Ability to provide services at any of the three Adult Day Health sites as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess one year of experience working with adults or the chronically disabled.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Must have CNA, or demonstrated competence per DPH regulations.

Must be able to successfully complete a MA State CORI check, CPS check, and company-paid pre-employment physical.

Bi-lingual English/Spanish and English/Portuguese speaking applicants are encouraged to apply.

The hourly rate is $20.00. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. This is a benefits-eligible position with a comprehensive benefits package.

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 403b pension plan
• Flexible spending account
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Twelve paid holidays
• Generous earned sick time

Family Service Association is a private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to supporting individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.