Community Bridges · 2 days ago
PROGRAM ASSISTANT II (BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REQUIRED)
Watsonville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCommunity Bridges is dedicated to creating a thriving community through essential services and equitable access to resources. The Program Assistant II will assist in daily activities for elderly and impaired adults, providing personal care, monitoring health, and facilitating engaging activities while maintaining a safe environment.
CommunitiesHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
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
Works with volunteers assigned to assist with specific activities
Assists activity staff to develop new or to modify current activities; assist in planning of parties and special celebrations; obtains materials and supplies as directed
Provides quality customer service to participants and staff with an attitude of leadership, helpfulness, dignity and respect
Upholds and follows established policies on confidentiality, program integrity, computer security, and conflict of interest
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other agency staff members and others in regular contact with the program
Communicates effectively and respectfully with those people with physical and mental disabilities and with people from different backgrounds and lifestyles; demonstrates a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs
Assists and supports program staff in general program work as needed and requested
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must have a High School diploma
Demonstrated experience in dealing with and relating to frail elderly and/or mentally and physically handicapped persons
Must hold a current CPR certification and First Aid
Some routine lifting and reaching requirements; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must pass criminal background check and maintain a clean record
Must test for TB and clear before first date of employment
Fluent bilingual Spanish/ English required
Must receive an annual influenza vaccination or be willing to wear a protective facemask during government regulated influenza season
Benefits
$.20/hr differential for on-call employees
$.40/hr bilingual differential after passing a test administered by the HR department
Company
Community Bridges
Community Bridges is a non-profit healthcare institution that provides human services to children, families, and elderly.
Founded in 1977Watsonville, California, USA
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tonje Wold-Switzer
Assistant to the CEO
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