Day Services Assistant

1. Assists the Day Services Supervisor with implementing the daily programming set-up and implementation of scheduled activities including special outings.
2. Assists clients with personal care including toileting showers and meals. Assists with transfers of all clients requiring assistance. Participates in a team approach to providing individualized quality care.
3. Supervises clients and volunteers in the absence of the Day Services Supervisor. Ensures the safety of all clients and staff in the Day Center by tracking and monitoring the location of each client.
4. Documents progress of clients according to State Federal and Day Living laws procedures and policies.
5. Provides opportunities for clients to participate as their abilities allow such as assisting with pushing client wheelchairs to and from special events and assistance with meal preparation in the day center.
6. Reports to Day Services Supervisor any significant observations or changes in client needs or abilities.
7. Assists Day Services Supervisor with cleaning of Day Center to ensure clients are in a well-maintained clean environment.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Driving Requirements:Local Travel and Drivers License Required

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
• Ability to follow all safety rules regulations policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy HIPAA Residents Bill of Rights Universal Precaution AWAIR OSHA Right to know SDS ADA HUD Policy and Procedures Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma GED or equivalent
• Alzheimers/Dementia training
• Experience working with Seniors
• Certification as Nursing Assistant or Personal Care Attendant

Required Experience:

Junior IC