Vitra Health is hiring, and we believe that our team is the key to our success! We are looking for a Program Assistant to join our team, in our Adult Day Health Center in Brockton.
Vitra’s Adult Day Health (ADH) center in Brockton, MA is a daily care facility designed to meet the physical, functional, and social needs of seniors or individuals with disabilities, including those with complex medical or rehabilitative needs.
**Monday Thru Friday 8:00am- 3:00pm (30-35 hours per week) **
Perks and Benefits:
- Health Insurance with a 75% employer contribution!
- Dental and Vision Benefits
- Supplemental Benefits including Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Disability Insurance.
- 401K with a company match
- Generous Paid-Time-Off
- Competitive pay rate
- Paid training opportunities
- Wellness Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
Responsibilities:
- Assist Adult Day Health care members in personal care activities such as hygiene, grooming, dressing and personal care as needed.
- Assist members in the practice of safety and good nutrition when is possible.
- Adhere to the documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
- Observe the patients for changes in general physical and mental conditions.
- Report any changes noted to the Adult Day LPN.
- Assist and supervise activities of daily living.
- Assist with all the activities programs including arts, crafts and other small group activities under the direction of the Activity Director and/or Program Director.
- Assist with trips and other community outings outside the program.
- Participate in staff meetings, in-service training and other relevant training.
- Prepare, serve and clean up before and after meals.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bilingual in English and Cape Verdean Creole/ Portuguese
- Previous experience nursing home or in-home settings.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and documents.
- Has empathy for the needs of the clients.
- Possess and maintains good physical stamina, tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- CPR certification or willing to obtain.
- One or more years of experience working with adults in a healthcare or social service setting.
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