DAHS Aide - San Antonio, United States - CentroMed San Antonio

Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

DAHS Aide (Day Activity & Health Services Elder Care Program)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CentroMed is 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations is a primary care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. Over the past 50 years, CentroMed has changed lives while remaining dedicated to the mission and vision of being a premier healthcare provider in the community. Join our team of dedicated professionals in providing comprehensive care and quality customer service to our community.

Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PHD, CentroMed has grown from a community-based program focused on providing culturally competent care for underserved populations, to a network of high-quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels providing full- service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations.

We are a mission focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities. We invite you to visit CentroMed and discover how we can be your medical home.

MISSION

We improve lives through improving the well-being of families through high quality, compassionate health care.

CORE VALUES

RESPECT We treat all persons with dignity and compassion

INTEGRITY We build trust through honesty, word and deed

EXCELLENCE We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care

AFFORDABILITY We manage resources to provide affordable health care

TEAMWORK We work together as a team in the interest of patient care

JOB SUMMARY: The DAHS Aide will assist in the coordinating and implementation of meaningful therapeutic activities on a daily basis, based on a participant's individual needs and interest, in accordance with current standards, guidelines/regulations and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Activities Director and Sr. DAHS Aide with scheduled activities to include physical exercise and social/recreational activities, in either a group setting or one on one basis.
• Assist participants to and from the activity program and participate in community integration field trips, as scheduled.
• On a daily basis, serve and distribute meals and snacks, as needed.
• Assist with evaluating each participant according to his/her background, activity interest, abilities, physical limitations, and the need for meaningful daily activity.
• Provide protective supervision through observation, assistance and monitoring of the site.
• Provide personal care services to assist with activities of daily living, based on participants documented needs and abilities, as per the Plan of Care.
• Provide personal care services to assist with activities of daily living, based on participants documented needs and abilities, as per the Plan of Care.
• Attend and participate in continuing education, staff meetings, in-service training programs and other meetings as assigned.
• Abide by all safety policies as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
• Participate in the agency's Quality Improvement Program.
• Performs other duties related to the position, as required.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Performance will be evaluated by the Director of Elder Care Program annually using Employee Performance Evaluation (CDB Form 1059) and Competence Assessment Checklist (CDB Form 1043) wherein a satisfactory overall rating is considered as a minimally acceptable level of performance.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans 403(B)- Company Match Contributions
• Basic Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance for your Spouse & Children
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Employee Assistance (EAP)
• Travel Reimbursement
• Critical Illness insurance, hospital indemnity, accident insurance - These are additional benefits that fit your needs & lifestyle & help you feel extra protected
• Additional benefits include: 6 paid company holidays, plus (2) extra floating holidays, paid time off/ vacation time, career development opportunities and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work life balance, innovation, & teamwork.
• Benefits start after 30 days
• Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: - High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: -Demonstrate competence with the special needs of the geriatric population.

Maintain Current CPR Certification.

Current Food Handlers Certificate preferred.

Other: Bilingual/Bicultural Spanish

CentroMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic