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Wage:

$16.50/hr. Actively exhibits through consistent behavior the commitment to serve and respect clients. Assists the Adult Day Manager in facilitating social and recreational activities that meet the individual needs of participants enrolled in the Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain Inc. ("ESGW") Adult Day Program. To enhance the quality of life and support families who are in the caregiving role. Spend the majority of the workday actively involved with clients. Maintains a safe environment for clients and co-workers. Completes accurate documentation of services provided. Requirements

• Current driver's license and clear driving record
• Proof of vehicle insurance
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
• Program development and implementation skills preferred.
• Must be self-motivated, flexible, enjoy challenges and must be willing to work as part of a team.
• Reliable and dependable
• Must be well-groomed and pleasant with the public Physical Requirements
• Applicant must be physically and mentally able to perform all requirements of the job.
• Utilizing proper body mechanics, applicant must have the ability to lift supplies, equipment and as detailed below, applicant must perform a variety of physical tasks because of the special needs of clients in this area. These physical tasks include but are not limited to the following:
• Pushing wheelchairs during evacuations, as well as daily during area changes.
• Assisting clients to use walkers, crutches or other adaptive equipment.
• Ensuring clients' safety during seizures, emergencies or transfers - lifting them to a chair, lowering them to a bed or the floor or otherwise moving them to a safe area.
• Assisting clients to use restroom - transferring on and/or off stool or from a wheelchair to a bed.
• Assure client safety with visual surveillance, auditory monitoring, and physical support.
• Bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, lifting, and physically supporting or guiding clients are frequently required. Heavy lifting (over 50 pounds team lifting or lifting with mechanical assist) is required occasionally. Moderate lifting is frequently required.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions required
• Applicant must pass a DMV check
• All positions require the completion of a background check. Acknowledging or having criminal convictions does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Experience
• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• 0-2 years
• Experience working with the elderly or persons with physical disabilities preferred. Easterseals-Goodwill offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package including:
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Products
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan + up to 4% contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexib.

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