- Supports the Director, Nurse, and Activity Coordinator of ADHC, under the supervision of the Activities Coordinator, and reports directly to the Director regarding all aspects of care.
- Assists with the nutritional aspect of the program by reporting the number of meals needed for lunch, participant intake, and addressing eating problems.
- Prepares and serves snacks and meals, including assisting participants with food cutting and feeding when necessary, as well as assisting with personal hygiene tasks and toileting schedules.
- Implements and supervises arts and crafts projects and recreational activities.
- Maintains inventory of all supplies and consumables for the program, including art supplies, personal hygiene items, and paper goods, and reports inventory needs to the Activity Coordinator.
- Contributes to the organization and execution of special events for the ADHC.
- Assists participants in arrival and departure, ensuring their safe transportation.
- Implements the program and ensures the safety of all participants at all times, even outside regular staff hours or in the absence of the Activity Director.
- Reports any complaints or concerns related to staff, volunteers, or participants to the Program Director.
- Collaborates with Nurse and Rehabilitation Staff in implementing any maintenance programs.
- Drives the company van to pick up and drop off participants as needed.
- Maintains a current valid California Driver's License and reports vehicle maintenance to the Director via the daily "Vehicle Maintenance Log," as well as reporting any misuse/lost/stolen company gas card.
- Assists with marketing activities as assigned by the Program Director.
- Familiarizes oneself with all Department Policies and Procedures (P&P's) and adheres to Safety, Fire, Infection Control, and Mandatory Reporting requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of two years' experience working in an adult day care center or a related field.
- Training in activities for the elderly or certification as a nurse's aide.
- Maintains a valid California Driver's License.
- Exhibits familiarity with Safety, Fire, Infection Control, and Mandatory Reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of challenges faced by the frail elderly.
- Sensitivity toward elderly individuals with impairments and their caregivers.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with volunteers and other team members, while also taking initiative.
- Possession of a High School Diploma.
- Certification as a Nurse's Aide or Medical Assistant preferred
- Strongly recommended completion of a 36-hour Activity Certificate preferred.
- Physical capability to consistently lift at least 25 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds.
- Proficiency in bending, kneeling, squatting, standing, and walking, while being physically capable of both executing required tasks and assisting frail elderly and disabled adults when necessary.
-
Health Care Assistant
2 days ago
High Desert Medical Group Lancaster, United StatesJob Description · High Desert Medical Group is seeking a full time Health Care Assistant. This individual will be responsible for increasing access to Primary Care for our members and managing the post-referral coordination process. They will engage and encourage members to embr ...
-
Registered Nurse-Home Health Care, Full-Time
2 weeks ago
Pegasus Home Health Care Lancaster, CA, United States Part timeFor more than 28 years Pegasus has been a leader in our field. We are a preferred partner for Kaiser and Optum and several area hospitals. Availability of at least two days, or ten productivity units a week and one weekend a month for per diem. At least one year experience with d ...
-
Women's Health Care RN
1 week ago
Providence American Canyon, CA, United States Part timeYou will thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Learn why nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our Nursing Institute page. · Join our team at Queen Of The Valley Medical Ctr. As a Providence ...
-
Prime Home Health Palmdale, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionCompany Description · Hourly rate: $27-$30 · Prime Home Health is a leading provider of skilled in-home nursing care for patients. We are currently looking for passionate, empathetic, motivated and COMMITTED individuals to fill our Licensed Vocati ...
-
Pharmacy Technician
6 days ago
CVS Health Palmdale, United StatesHealth is everything. At CVS Health, we are committed to increasing patient access to care, lowering costs and improving the quality of care. Millions of times a day, we're helping people on their path to better health— from advising patients on their prescriptions to helping the ...
-
Er Tech
2 weeks ago
Palmdale Regional Medical Center Palmdale, United States Full time**Responsibilities**: · Palmdale Regional Medical Center serves the region by providing high quality medical services to residents of the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities. The Rehabilitation Institute, the hospital features 184 licensed acute care ...
-
Licensed Vocational Nurse
1 week ago
Aveanna Healthcare Palmdale, United StatesAveanna Healthcare, the largest pediatric home health care company in the U.S., is hiring compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in the home setting. We are the hearts of 40,000 caregivers and trusted by over 33,000 families. · ...
-
Lvn Nurse
2 weeks ago
Constant Care Home Care Agency, Inc. Palmdale, United States'''Duties''' · - Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living. · - Perform tube feeding and catheterization procedures as required. · - Assist with the care of senior patients, including pr ...
-
Registered Nurse
2 weeks ago
Constant Care Home Care Agency, Inc. Palmdale, United StatesDuties: · - Provide direct patient care and support to individuals of all ages in various healthcare settings · - Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians · - Monitor and assess patient conditions, including vital signs, pain levels, and overall well-bein ...
-
Rn Clinical Liaison
1 week ago
Interim Healthcare - Lancaster, CA Palmdale, United StatesInterim Healthcare is a New Hospice Agency in the Antelope Valley owned and operated by Saint Andrew's Abbey. Our philosophy is recognizing all people are created in the image of Christ and we are committed to serving the dying and their families by offering love, compassion, and ...
-
Director of Nursing
1 week ago
Angel Congregate Palmdale, United StatesThe primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of your Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed ...
-
Nurse Practitioner
1 week ago
Tarzana Treatment Center Palmdale, United States**Position Title**: · Nurse Practitioner · **Department**: · Primary Care · **Reports To**: · Medical Director · ***: · Provides medical services to all patient's facility-wide, as directed by the Medical Director. Assumes the responsibility and accountability for the continuity ...
-
Medical Social Worker
2 weeks ago
Interim Healthcare - Lancaster, CA Palmdale, United StatesInterim HealthCare is a New **Hospice Agency in the Antelope Valley** owned and operated by Saint Andrew's Abbey. Our philosophy is recognizing all people are created in the image of Christ and we are committed to serving the dying and their families by offering love, compassion, ...
-
Peer Recovery Support Specialist I
1 week ago
Tarzana Treatment Center Palmdale, United StatesPosition : Peer Recovery Support Specialist I · Department: · Reports To: · Provides peer recovery support services to patients enrolled in substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health services at the inpatient, residential and/or outpatient program level. The recovery suppo ...
-
Registered Dietitian
1 week ago
Fresenius Medical Care Palmdale, United States Full timeAbout this role: As a Dietitian with Fresenius Medical Care, you will be a valuable member of the interdisciplinary team and a part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique nutritional care to patients facing end stage renal disease. Our RDs build str ...
-
Dental Assistant
1 week ago
Valley Wide Dental Palmdale, United StatesJob description · We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist's office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You'll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist's shoulders. Dental assistants sh ...
-
Dietary Aide/asst
1 week ago
Palmdale Regional Medical Center Palmdale, United States Full time**Responsibilities**: · Palmdale Regional Medical Center serves the region by providing high quality medical services to residents of the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities. The Rehabilitation Institute, the hospital features 184 licensed acute care ...
-
Medical Assistant I
1 week ago
Tarzana Treatment Center Palmdale, United States**Position Title**: · Medical Assistant · **Department**: · Primary Care · **Reports To**: · Primary Care Director · ***: · Reports to the Director of Primary Care. Works under the direct supervision of the Licensed Medical Care Provider. Responsible for providing basic nursing c ...
-
Medical Assistant
2 weeks ago
Skin And Cancer Institute Palmdale, United StatesJob Summary: · We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing quality patient care and ensuring smooth clinic operations. Your expertise and dedication will contribute to th ...
-
Graduate Associate Dentist
2 weeks ago
posada dental practice Palmdale, United StatesPart time/Full-time position · **New Graduates are welcome to apply.** · **Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Contract · Pay: $ $750.00 per day · **Benefits**: · - Dental insurance · - Health insurance · Medical specialties: · - Pediatrics · - Primary Care · Schedule: · - 8 hour ...
Program Aide/Driver- Adult Day Health Care - Lancaster, United States - JWCH Institute
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionPosition Purpose:The Program Aid/Driver provides support to the Program Director, Activity Coordinator, and RN across all facets of the ADHC program. This includes aiding in scheduling, attendance tracking, and managing nutritional aspects of the program. They contribute to coordinating and overseeing arts & crafts activities, recreational events, music therapy, and addressing personal hygiene requirements. Additionally, the Program Aide/Van Driver assists in maintaining accurate records of the daily activities within the ADHC program. Depending on their specific responsibilities, daily oversight of the Program Aides may be assigned by the Director to either the Activity Coordinator or the ADHC Program Nurse.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Requirements:
*All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Employee Benefits:
JWCH Institute, Inc., offers competitive salaries for all positions. Employees working 30 hours per week or more are provided a monthly allowance which can be used towards medical, dental, and vision premiums. The agency offers sick leave, vacation time, 13 paid holidays, 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan, mileage reimbursement, short term and long tern disability plans, life insurance policies, employee parking and more
Wesley Health Centers JWCH Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer
