Job Description
Job Description
The primary focus of a Program Aide at Among Friends is to be friendly and
supportive of our clients. The clients come here to socialize, have a good
time, and be in a safe and secure environment. To that end, our program
aides must be special people: enthusiastic and willing to appropriately
socialize with the clients, provide fun and laughter through activities, games,
arts and crafts, and assure, at all times, that the clients are safe and sound.
EXPECTATIONS:
To be effective in this job, an individual in the role of a program aide needs a
special type of personality; one that is patient and caring, but still
enthusiastic. Someone who genuinely likes to work with seniors. A cheerful
attitude and a smiling face is of paramount importance for success and goes
a long way in making our friends truly enjoy their day with us
.
The program
aide is expected to have a good time along with the clients, laughing with
them, and showing compassion to them.
REQUIREMENTS:
Acceptable Background Check results are required.
Candidate
must
have a high school diploma or general education diploma
(GED), or two years of prior documented experience working in programs for
the elderly, or demonstrate continued progress towards meeting the
educational requirement of a GED by current registration and evidence of
successful completion of course work.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Care of the clients
Awareness for safety
Awareness for client socialization
Awareness for sensitivity of client needs
Care of facility
Cleanliness of eating areas
Cleanliness of general activity areas
Cleanliness of bathroom areas
Willingness to be helpful
Attitude towards clients, fellow workers and job.
Company DescriptionSince 1997, Among Friends Adult Day Care, Inc. has provided seniors in the southwest suburbs with the finest daytime care available. We have designed our program in a way that customizes the needs of each individual senior, yet fits into an overall program that makes it uniquely suitable for group activities and group enjoyment. Our adult day care services provide our participants with a chance to be part of a caring, comforting, warm and nurturing environment.
Company Description
Since 1997, Among Friends Adult Day Care, Inc. has provided seniors in the southwest suburbs with the finest daytime care available. We have designed our program in a way that customizes the needs of each individual senior, yet fits into an overall program that makes it uniquely suitable for group activities and group enjoyment. Our adult day care services provide our participants with a chance to be part of a caring, comforting, warm and nurturing environment.