Agency Program Aide
The posted compensation range of $24.00 - $25.30 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
- Assists in the ambulation, motivation, reality orientation and ADL's of the participants.
- Assists in recreational activities and leads general group exercises, under direction of assigned supervisor.
- Assists with providing support and encouragement to participants and caregivers.
- Assists with problem solving and enhancing communication among participant, caregivers and staff.
- Assists in maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary conditions of facility, work area, or vehicle as assigned.
- Recognizes and reports situations or unusual behaviors or problems that should be called to attention of professional staff.
- Assists Physical /Occupational Therapists and other professionals as requested.
- Completes documentation/data entry and filing for each program/department as assigned.
- Interacts in a professional and courteous manner with other agencies, medical personnel and business offices.
- Maintains patient health care information according to policy.
- Provides participants and visitors with information, assistance and referrals via telephone or in the facility in a professional and courteous manner.
- Delivers prepared meals/foods and other needed items on time to program participants in a courteous professional manner.
- Conducts vehicle inspections, report any accidents/concerns with vehicle or program participants immediately.
- Drives vehicles in a safe and legal manner and follows all driving laws, regulations and rules of the road.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- One (1) year recent work experience with public
- Two (2) years general driving experience
- High School Graduate / GED
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of working with the elderly and disabled in a like setting
Dignity Health Connected Living has been serving seniors in Shasta County since 1968. Our programs have been designed for seniors and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to meeting each participant's physical, mental, and spiritual needs and we offer a variety of high-quality, affordable health care services in a compassionate environment.
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