Adult Day Program Assistant (CNA)

About Generations Central Generations Central is an adult day center located on the first floor of Culpeper Baptist Church. We are open Monday-Friday. Our center provides an engaging, lively, and therapeutic daily program for senior adults who are frail, isolated, and living with dementia and other age related conditions. A highlight of our program is our intergenerational activities with children attending the Brynmor Child Development Center and a variety of other community groups. Our staff team is a small interdisciplinary team that works closely together to provide a positive an nurturing environment for our participants to enjoy their days. We are seeking a new staff member who enjoys working with senior adults and caring for others.

Job Description The Program Assistant:

Facilitates and supports assigned scheduled daily activities for groups of 12 or more senior adults to support cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being under the direction of the Activities Coordinator. Provides hands-on support to participants including personal hygiene, medication management, document and manage food intake, and minimal assistance with other activities of daily living. Provides input to Activities Coordinator for monthly activity planning. Updates participant charts on paper and on the online health system as directed. Consistently monitors and supervises participants throughout the day for changes in condition and responds promptly to meet needs. Administers medications (if qualified) as needed. Supports Center operations including, but not limited to, food service, cleaning, organizing supplies, and ensuring a safe environment for all participants. Ensures participants are fully engaged in the program by providing prompting questions, modifications to activities, and hands-on help to succeed in planned activities.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 25 pounds Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 50 pounds Ability to exert medium muscle force to lift, push, or pull patients ƒ Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue ƒ Ability to stand for extended periods ƒ Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach ƒ Fine motor skills ƒ Visual acuity Required Qualifications Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. A desire to work with senior adults. Ability to lead and support recreational activities. Timely and professional. Ability to provide personal care in a dignified manner. Positive attitude. Adaptability. Ability to work on an inter-disciplinary team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications MedTech Certification. CPR/First Aid certified. Salary Information Hourly; Based on experience

Benefits Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, Health and Wellness Reimbursement Additional Information Potential Shift Hours:

M- F (7:50am-4:10pm); Total of 39 Hours/Week The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. The successful Candidate will be required to complete Personal Care Assistant training if they do not hold a PCA or CNA certification.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CNA or PCA Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person