• Job Description

  Req#: JR1672

  Job Description:

  Do you enjoy helping others and spending time with the Older Adult and Senior population? If so, Easterseals NH might be the place for you! We are looking for an Adult Day Program Assistant to join our team in Manchester, NH!
  
  Our growing Adult Day program is looking for an energetic, compassionate and caring individual to work with the participants in our program. The Program Assistant will be responsible for making a difference in the lives of our participants, by preparing and conducting person centered activities, as well as ensuring the safety of our participants.

  Responsibilities:

  • Assists staff in the delivery of services to clients.
  • Help motivate clients to assume their maximum level of independence when engaging in program and community activities.
  • Guide client with maintenance level therapy/walking and exercise programs.
  • Encourage clients to participate in social situations and peer interaction.
  • Help with daily and program activities as assigned and/or needed. If appropriate, assist clients with toileting, personal care, transfers, ambulation and clothing management as assigned by supervisor.
  • Feed clients as needed and participate in meal prep and clean up.
  • Help to insure and maintain the cleanliness and safety of program areas, assist with laundry and dishes as needed.
  • Attend staff meetings, conferences and family meetings as requested.
  • Keep appropriate appearance, attitude and conduct.
  • Maintain positive working relationship with inter/intra agency sources.
  • Treating all clients with respect and maintaining client confidentiality.
  • The job duties for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) are as assigned.

  
  Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma or GED.
  • LNA Preferred but Not Required.
  • Enjoy working with the older adult population and those that are living with dementia or other disabilities.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • At least 1 year of experience working with the senior population
    Bi-lingual candidates encouraged to apply!

  Hours: Full-Time, 38 hours a week (NO nights, NO holidays and NO weekends!)

  
  Compensation: Starting at $20.00 per hour.

  What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
  • PTO begins accruing on your first day!
  • 10 Paid Holidays – includes a floating holiday of your choice
  • 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
  • Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
  • Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
  • Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

  We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.

  To learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button below to submit your application. Have questions about the role? Schedule time to chat with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Patrick: www.calendly.com/eastersealsnh-patrick/15min
  
  Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? Contact Patrick at 603-851-2705 or pegan@eastersealsnh.org.

  
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