Program Assistant (MERIT Centre Adult Day Care)
This position is a fill-in position with no regularly scheduled shifts. Day time hours generally 7:30a-4:00p. Hours would be Mon – Fri (no holidays). May involve driving the activities transport vehicle.
- Program Assistant duties are to help 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.
- Assure cleanliness and safety.
- Assure medications are taken as ordered, assess accuchecks, weights, and vitals.
- Work independently and as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Job Description available: Program Assistant-MERIT Centre
Requirements: Be 18 years of age and must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable. Possess good communication skills and exercise good judgment. Have an ability to adapt to varying situations and people.
Compensation: Competitive starting wage based on experience, with step increases to the midpoint.
Benefits Available at Hours Levels
Available at 60+ hours/pay period: Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off Program, Paid Volunteer Time, Health Insurance, HRA, FSA, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical Care and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and 403(b) Retirement Plan.
Available at 40+ hours/pay period: Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off Program, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Critical Care and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and 403(b) Retirement Plan.
Available to all: Paid Time Off Program, Employee Assistance Program, and 403(b) Retirement Plan.
