Program Aide - Family Service Association

$1000 sign on bonus!

We are currently seeking 1 full time (35 hours per week) Program Aide at our Cornerstone Adult Day Health program in Fall River, MA. The hourly rate starts at $17 and the hours are Monday through Friday 8:00-3:00 or 9:00-4:00. Please note that the program is open from 8:00am-4:00 pm - this schedule would vary slightly as needed based on the program needs.

The Adult Day Health Program Aide shall assist the Activity Director and Program Coordinator with the day-to-day implementation of the goals and activities set forth by the program's daily operation.  

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

Education and Requirements:

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess one year experience working with adults or the chronically disabled.
• An ability to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Must have CNA, or demonstrated competence per DPH regulations

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

This is a benefits eligible position.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
•    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 comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135-year tradition of high quality.

Family Service Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.