Program Aide - Adult Day Center

Job Title: Program Aide

Department: Adult Day Center

Reports To: Director of Programs / Program Leader

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time – 20-30 hours per week. The expected schedule is between 9:30 am and 2:30 pm with a once a month start time of 8:30 am to allow for staff meetings.

Salary Range: $20 per hour

Summary: The Program Aide assists in conducting activities and daily operating procedures at the Senior Concerns Adult Day Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To be able to perform the following duties:

1. Conducts daily activity program under the supervision of the Program Leader and Assistant Program Leader.

2. Performs, and assists with occupational arts & crafts, games, physical exercises, recreational games, special events, discussions, and field trips.

3. Leads and assists large and small groups and one-on-one activities energetically and competently under supervision. Reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction.

4. Assists participants with daily living skills; including toileting, feeding, food preparations, walks, etc as needed.

5. Re-directs disruptive clients to prevent injury to themselves and others. Responsible for participants overall safety.

6. Attends staff meetings and scheduled in-service trainings.

7. Prepares beverages, snacks, and assists in serving and clean-up of meals and snacks.

8. Washing dishes and performs clean up after meal time.

9. Arranges chairs, tables, and equipment in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled activities, and performs light housekeeping as may occasionally be required to support continuing activities.

10. Maintains equipment and supplies with care and in an organized manner. Maintains Center in an orderly manner under supervision. This includes maintaining outsides areas, sweeping leaves and cleaning off outdoor tables and chairs.

11. Observes behavior changes, signs of illness or fatigue in participants. Alerts supervisor and advises of any emergencies and reports observations according to procedures.

12. Responsible escorting clients and in and out of the center.

13. Opens and closes center when assigned.

14. All other duties as assigned.