Are you looking for a rewarding and fun career? We care for older adults and individuals with disabilities during the day to help to allow them to live at home with their families.
This is a full-time position; 76 hours over a two-week period.
Hours are worked between 7:30am-4:00pm; Monday thru Friday only (no weekends or holidays).
*The Lead Adult Caregiver / Program Assistant* helps the participants of the program to have an enjoyable experience while providing opportunities, cares, and services following the written service plan for the participants.
* Help develop programming schedule and do activities both on and off site.
* Prepare, serve, clean up meals and snacks.
* Involves driving the activities transport vehicle.
* Assure medications are taken as ordered, assess accuchecks, weights, and vitals.
* Provide personal cares (such as baths and toileting).
* Work independently and as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
* Administer programs in the absence of the Director.
* Delegate day to day tasks to program assistants to facilitate daily programming and assure participants receive services.
*Requirements*: Must be 18 yrs.
of age.
Experience working in Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, or Home Health Care; or as a DSP or RA is beneficial, but not required.
Valid driver’s license preferred.
*Perks for working at the Merit Center*
* Tuition Reimbursement- Up to $3,000 per year.
* Paid Time Off Program and Paid Volunteer Time
* Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance
* HRA and FSA
* Long and Short-Term Disability,
* Critical Care and Accident Insurance
* Employee Assistance Program
* 403(b) Retirement Plan with match
* Paid Training
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.
75 - $20.
23 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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