Adult Day Services Assistant

Purpose of the Adult Day Services Assistant Position :

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide care (nursing, meals, activities, etc.) for adult day clients with impaired ability to perform at an independen t level due to disease process under the supervision of the Adult Day Services Director .

Bus Driver Functions

• Drive 12 passenger bus for Adult Day Service s as needed . Primarily, pick up Adult D ay clients from their homes in the morning and transport them to A dult Day Services . Then, transport these clients back home i n the late afternoon.

• Secure clients’ wheelchairs and walkers to restraining device s on bus prior to departing and during any trips to and from Adult Day Services .

• Be physically able to handle and assist all adult day clients in and out of bus .

• Be physically able to handle and assist adult day clients in wheelchairs and those using walkers into and out of bus.

• Attend and participate in scheduled Bus / Driver-related orientation, in-service training and educational classes .

• Act as a positive representative of Forest Hills Adult Day Services / Embassy Healthcare . Work in the community using tact and understanding with clients, caregivers, and family members.

• Consistently display hospitality and excellent customer service with adult day clients, family members, community members and anyone the driver interacts with during her/his drives .

• Communicate with Adult Day Services director about any disruption in service.

• Report all vehicle repairs and /or any unsafe or hazardous situations immediately to the Adult Day Services Director and Maintenance Director.

• Ability to do other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with the adult day services established policies and procedures, and as instructed by the Adult Day Services director .

• Follow your work schedule in completing and performing your assigned tasks.

• Cooperate with adult d ay staff as well as nursing facility personnel to ensure that Adult Day S ervices can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the client s.

• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the adult day center.

• Provide clients with r e ality orientation and emotional support as needed

• Report all complaints and grievances made by the client to Adult Day Services director.

• Notify the Adult Day Services d irector when you will be late or absent from work.

Education

• Must possess , as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Experience

• One year experience in providing care and /or activities for seniors is preferred but not required . On the job training provided.

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must possess the ability and willingness to deal tactfully with clients, family members, visitors, government agencies/ personnel and the general public .

• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.

• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult clients .

• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing adult day practices and services .

• Must be able to relate information concerning a client ’s condition.

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

• Must be able to drive the facility bus and have a non-restricted driver’s license.