***We are offering a $1,000 signing bonus***

Do you love working with older adults and adults with disabilities?  We are currently seeking 2 full time (35 hours per week) Program Aide to join our team at our beautiful, state of the art Adult Day Health program in Mashpee, MA.  The Program Aide shall assist the Activity Director and Program Coordinator with the day-to-day implementation of the goals and activities set forth by the program's daily operation. 

The hourly rate is $20 and the schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain individual participant records to include program notes and daily activity logs as assigned.
• Observe, report, and document participant status and care and services provided. 
• Assist the Program Coordinator through the design of new ideas to increase and ensure program growth and quality.
• Assist with basic nursing care, including:
  • Reporting all changes in body functions
  • Obtaining and recording vital signs
  • Assisting with personal care skills and safe participant personal hygiene and grooming.
  • Assisting with ADL’s with various levels of functioning, including basic restorative nursing
  • Recognizing, responding to, and reporting basic emergencies, following proper procedures, including the Heimlich Maneuver and CPR.
• Assist Program Coordinator with the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Assist and encourage participants with opportunities for socialization, education, group interaction and recreation.
• Assist in set up, implementation and breakdown of daily scheduled activities. Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Assist with meal procurement, service, and delivery and clean up in accordance with sanitary food preparation and USDA standards.
• Assist with the ADL needs of the participants as warranted.

Education and Requirements:

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess one year experience working with adults or the chronically disabled.
• An ability to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Must demonstrate competence per DPH regulations
  • CNA preferred

**Must be able to successfully complete a MA State CORI check, CPS check and company paid, and pre-employment physical.**

This is a benefits eligible position.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
•    Medical, dental, vision insurance
•    Long term disability insurance
•    Life insurance
•    403b pension plan
•    Flexible spending account
•    Three weeks paid vacation
•    Twelve paid holidays
•    Generous earned sick time