Administrative Program Assistant

Description

The Administrative Program Assistant will provide personal care for participants in the program, and assist the Adult Day Service Manager with a variety of clerical duties, and quality improvement projects. Requirements Administrative Duties May open and close the premises. Sets up room for daily program. Maintains neatness and order in rooms. Assist with record keeping, data entry, filing and completing various reports Use Microsoft Office products and Program specific software. Complete documentation for inquiry related calls. Participate in program meetings, case reviews, and internal audit/quality improvement projects. Assist with the admission process Monitor clients’ safety and whereabouts, including observation of the front door. Pick up and sort mail. Program Assistant Duties Assist clients in arriving and leaving program site. Including removal of coats, assisting with walkers and wheelchairs. Organizes, prepares, and helps distribute lunch and snacks. Leads daily activities on a regular basis, including exercise, AM and PM groups. Socializes with clients. Report unusual behavior of clients (disposition, wandering) Toilets Clients per client’s individual care plan. Informs Supervisor of all schedule changes within an appropriate amount of time, i.e., calls in sick as soon as possible. Communicates in an appropriate manner with clients, caregivers, and volunteers• Cleans up after activities, returning items to the proper location in supplies closet. Daily documentation of activities, behaviors and toileting schedule. Maintain cooperative work relationships. Able to work with a minimum of supervision. Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergencies Assisting confused clients to and from the vehicle. Ability to successfully complete a certified first aid and CPR class and to correctly apply training to clients as required. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High school diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred or two years’ experience, and demonstrable aptitude in working with individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Reliable transportation to work. Must be responsible and work well with others. Experienced in working with the elderly, handicapped, or dementia patients is preferred Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred or two years’ experience Prior experience working with clients with special need preferred Special Conditions of Employment: Valid Driver’s License, a working motor vehicle, and proof of current vehicle insurance. Undergo and successfully pass a State of Michigan LIEN Check and Central Registry Clearance. Negative TB assessment upon hire with follow-up TB tests as required by Caring Connection policy. Undergo a background check with no recent felony convictions and no abuse/neglect convictions.