Job Description

PROGRAM AIDE (9:00 AM -3:00PM)

OVERALL OBJECTIVE: Provides supportive services to the participant’s under the direction and supervision of a professional staff member, as assigned by the Program Director.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Activity Director and Nursing Department as assigned

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Direct participant care

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

1. Assists other staff in carrying out program assignments.
2. Works in conjunction with other staff in relation to participant care, as assigned by the Activity Director and the nursing department.
3. Is responsible for order and cleanliness of the program areas and equipment.
4. Responsible for providing maintenance program treatments as prescribed by the PT and/or OT under the supervision of the RN. Services shall only be provided these receiving the proper training from the PT and/or OT.
5. Carry out assigned task as deemed necessary by the Activity Director and/or the RN.
6. Provides personal care, such a toileting, bathing, eating, transferring, dressing or grooming under the supervision of the nurse.
7. Assist the Activities Director in carrying out the activity program.
8. Assist other center staff in meal and snack serving.
9. Write notes and documents all services provided on flow sheets on the same day treatment is provided.
10. Makes out own time card.
11. Attends and actively participates in the assessment process by relating participation history.
12. Attends center staff meetings and in-service educational training programs. Other Duties as Assigned:
13. The job description is in no way meant to describe exactly what the job duties are. It is a guideline to provide a frame of reference of job requirements. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of management. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent; The ability to comprehend both written and spoken English. An interest and desire to work with the target population served by the center; Prefer bilingual (Spanish, etc.) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: COVID-19 vaccinated, T.B. and physical clearance for reaching, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and grasping; have full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs; may need to lift and transfer participants; must have current First Aid and CPR; must have reliable private vehicle, proof of CA drivers license and provide proof of current vehicle insurance.

Company Description

Active Life ADHC is a licensed and Medi-Cal certified CBAS Program (Community Based Adult Services) center located in San Joaquin County. We provide medical and social services in a daytime setting for adults ages 18 and up, including the frail elderly.