Adult Day Care Aide

Job Title

Gaston Social Services: Protecting, caring for and empowering children and adults who are temporarily or permanently unable to care for themselves through the administrating of federal, state and county programs focused on improving the well-being of our citizens.

The goal of the Gaston County Human Services Center and Division of Social Services is to foster an agency which is professionally responsive to our citizens' needs through daily caring outreach and simultaneously serve as an advocate for those in need. We strive to be community-minded and community-spirited. We abide by federal, state and county operating instructions in providing services and we assist welfare recipients in attaining self-sufficiency.

Examples of Duties

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $15.48 - $18.38

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Assist elderly & disabled individuals in activities and functions related to eating, drinking, ambulation, utilizing toilet facilities and taking medications. Monitor the activities and behavior of participants with mental and physical limitations in order to protect them from injury.
• Instructs and/or assists participants in performing structured recreational and social activities. Engage and encourage disabled older adults to maximize their functioning potential, both mentally and physically.
• Participate in planning and implementation of care plans for participants on a quarterly basis and charting regular progress of participants through written reports. Review progress and care issues with caregivers as needed. Assist with maintenance of program records as required by NC Adult Day Care & Health and Safety Standards and Group Respite requirements.
• Monitor symptoms of ill participants in order to initiate necessary medical care from health care professional.
• Maintain cleanliness of Center by picking up after participants, cleaning up spills, washing dishes, etc. Plan and prepare nutritious snacks and occasional meals to meet the dietary need of Adult Day Care participants. Help with special events such as Holiday Celebrations, Volunteer Recognition and promoting the program in the community.
• Is present and participating in programming to meet the ADC participant to staff ratio requirements as indicated in the NC Adult Day Care and Day Health Services Standards manual. Notifies supervisor of work status in a timely manner to assist in meeting program ratio requirements.
• Other duties as assigned to assure the safety and wellbeing of ADC participants and to assure operation of the center in a manner that meets state certification standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalency
• One (1) year of experience in the provision of adult day care services and/or personal care services to disabled adults. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Additional Information

Candidate selected must present medical evidence that they are free from communicable diseases or conditions after employment offer is extended and prior to employment, as authorized by North Carolina General Statute 131(D) 6 and Section 42(E) of the North Carolina Administrative Code

Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred. The selected candidate will need to become certified in CPR and First Aid (training provided). The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Full-Time employees are eligible for the total compensation package which includes:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans
  • Pension
  • 401K (with 5% county contribution annually)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Discounted YMCA Membership

Part-Time employees are eligible for certain benefits as a part of employment with Gaston County such as:

• Pro-Rated Sick and Annual Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Local Government Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Half-Time employees are not eligible for benefits.