Program Assistant II (On call)

Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential.

Our family of ten programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life.

Under the general supervision of the Activities Coordinator and/or RN Supervisor, provides assistance in the daily activity program provided at Elderday for the frail elderly and younger functionally impaired adults; other duties as assigned.

• Addresses participants by name interacting with them on an individual basis with respect and utilizing appropriate communication techniques.
• Assists participants with toileting and other personal care, including bathing, ambulation and transferring, and documenting these activities.
• Assists with serving meals, monitoring and documenting functions and intake levels.
• Reports each participant’s progress and changes to the PT/OT and or RN.
• Develops, insofar as possible, an individual rapport with each program participant; notes visible changes in physical or emotional health of the participants and communicates this information to the appropriate staff person.
• Assists participants with activities of daily living such as eating, walking, and attending to personal needs.
• Charts daily activities for participants.
• Participates in the maintenance of a safe, orderly and clean day care center.

• Assists in providing a comprehensive program of activities designed to promote optimum health, independence and self-care, among all participants.
• Assists in daily activities by setting up and operating equipment; leading groups and conducting exercise and other activities and completing documentation as required.