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Vitra Health Program Assistant- Adult Day Health Center (Bilingual Portuguese/Creole) in Brockton, Massachusetts
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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