FSL Programs
Position Summary
Collaboratively with the Team Leaders, Nurses, and Member Advocate, works to help ensure members can successfully complete routine activities of daily living while promoting dignity and independence in the process. The DCW is a critical part of the Adult Day Health Services team, working closely with our members providing person center services that are focused on bringing happiness to the lives of those we are privileged to serve.
This position does not have direct reports.
Essential Functions Care Delivery Delivers care by displaying a positive, can-do attitude that conveys enthusiasm, compassion, and understanding to the members lives by performing the following :
Assists or leads group discussions, sensory stimulation, exercise, or crafts and implementation of calendar events
Provides members stand by or full assistance with participating in individual and group activities
Participates in care plan meetings for members
Writes progress notes and documentation on member activities
Takes inventory of supplies and informs team lead when supplies need to be replenished or purchased
Assists with helping to facilitate center outings and / or special events
Observes, charts and reports to Center Nurse, Lead DCW, or Center Director conditions, reactions, and responses of members as related to assigned duties
Assembles and disassembles equipment and accessories
Health, Safety & Security Assists with the health maintenance, care, and activities of daily living of members according to the care plan by performing the following :
Monitors the safety and security of members at all times
Provides assistance to members in need of using the restroom and, as needed, with routine toileting care and when necessary changing articles of clothing, laundering as necessary
Based on the individual needs of each member, provides bowel and bladder care, restorative feeding and therapy, ambulation, range of motion, personal living skills, transfers, and showering as needed and in accordance with training
Obtain member’s blood pressure and weight
Helps with the serving of food according to licensure and CACFP guidelines
Assists members with getting in and out of vans or private cars; transferring members from wheelchair to chair
Works in a team-oriented manner to ensure the Center is disinfected in accordance to the Center’s Policies and Procedures to include ensuring all activity areas, kitchen, bathrooms, and shower areas are kept neat and clean, including mopping floors and wiping down surfaces after the space has been utilized
Continuous Improvement & Quality
Ensures compliance with all AllThrive 365 policies, procedures, and practices regarding the Adult Day Health Services program, and other contract and licensure requirements; and applies knowledge to the work in accordance with quality standards
Attends and actively participates in initial and on-going training and development programs and opportunities, weekly unit meetings all staff meetings, and demonstrates learned concepts on the job
Participates in assigned work teams, as requested and appropriate
Engages in continuous improvement efforts, as assigned, and strives to continuously improve the quality of care and self
Communicates daily and as necessary with colleagues, nurses, supervisor, and leadership
Miscellaneous Other duties as assigned
Requirements Education & Experience, Knowledge / Understanding
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma
No experience necessary
Article 9 Certification needs to be completed prior to working independently with members
Valid CPR / First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of position entry
Valid Food Handlers Card or ability to obtain within 30 days of position entry
Must be at least 18 years of age
Clear fingerprint background screening through the Department of Public Safety and comprehensive background clearance prior to new hire orientation
Skills
Strong verbal, written, reading, and listening communication skills to include communicating clearly, effectively, tactfully, and patiently to a diverse population.
Strong interpersonal skills and demeanor with the ability to build rapport and garner trust with others.
Proficient in the use of a PC; in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; and in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Team, and Word.
Abilities
Ability to maintains member confidentiality, privacy and dignity at all times
Ability to work both independently and collaborative as part of a team
Ability to demonstrate teamwork, professional communication, dependability, and flexibility
Ability to maintain professional behavior in high pressure situations
Ability to solve problems by applying analytical skills to include :
Identifying trends and exceptions
investigating to define problems more accurately
sorting information in order of importance
identifying relationships and linkages between components
identifying variable potential causes and effects
soliciting guidance to define criteria and assign values of importance and urgency
escalating issues of an exceptional nature
Core Values
COMPASSION
GROWTH
RESILIENCE
OPENNESS
Physical Demands
Works in a climate-controlled environment, infrequently outdoors
Able to lift 50 pounds
Requires bending, stooping, lifting and standing for long periods of time
Able to work under conditions of frequent interruptions
Able to work with challenging behaviors expressed by members, i.e. verbal and physical aggressions, wandering, etc.
May be exposure to potentially infectious fluids such as blood or body fluids
Exposure to latex, plastic, and / or materials which are used for personal protective equipment
Preferences
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
One year paid or volunteer experience working with older adults, adults with living with dementia or a cognitive disability, or adults living with a mental health diagnosis
Experience assisting with planned group activities or recreation
Bilingual (English / Spanish)
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This position does not have direct reports.
Essential Functions Care Delivery Delivers care by displaying a positive, can-do attitude that conveys enthusiasm, compassion, and understanding to the members lives by performing the following :
Assists or leads group discussions, sensory stimulation, exercise, or crafts and implementation of calendar events
Provides members stand by or full assistance with participating in individual and group activities
Participates in care plan meetings for members
Writes progress notes and documentation on member activities
Takes inventory of supplies and informs team lead when supplies need to be replenished or purchased
Assists with helping to facilitate center outings and / or special events
Observes, charts and reports to Center Nurse, Lead DCW, or Center Director conditions, reactions, and responses of members as related to assigned duties
Assembles and disassembles equipment and accessories
Health, Safety & Security Assists with the health maintenance, care, and activities of daily living of members according to the care plan by performing the following :
Monitors the safety and security of members at all times
Provides assistance to members in need of using the restroom and, as needed, with routine toileting care and when necessary changing articles of clothing, laundering as necessary
Based on the individual needs of each member, provides bowel and bladder care, restorative feeding and therapy, ambulation, range of motion, personal living skills, transfers, and showering as needed and in accordance with training
Obtain member’s blood pressure and weight
Helps with the serving of food according to licensure and CACFP guidelines
Assists members with getting in and out of vans or private cars; transferring members from wheelchair to chair
Works in a team-oriented manner to ensure the Center is disinfected in accordance to the Center’s Policies and Procedures to include ensuring all activity areas, kitchen, bathrooms, and shower areas are kept neat and clean, including mopping floors and wiping down surfaces after the space has been utilized
Continuous Improvement & Quality
Ensures compliance with all AllThrive 365 policies, procedures, and practices regarding the Adult Day Health Services program, and other contract and licensure requirements; and applies knowledge to the work in accordance with quality standards
Attends and actively participates in initial and on-going training and development programs and opportunities, weekly unit meetings all staff meetings, and demonstrates learned concepts on the job
Participates in assigned work teams, as requested and appropriate
Engages in continuous improvement efforts, as assigned, and strives to continuously improve the quality of care and self
Communicates daily and as necessary with colleagues, nurses, supervisor, and leadership
Miscellaneous Other duties as assigned
Requirements Education & Experience, Knowledge / Understanding
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma
No experience necessary
Article 9 Certification needs to be completed prior to working independently with members
Valid CPR / First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of position entry
Valid Food Handlers Card or ability to obtain within 30 days of position entry
Must be at least 18 years of age
Clear fingerprint background screening through the Department of Public Safety and comprehensive background clearance prior to new hire orientation
Skills
Strong verbal, written, reading, and listening communication skills to include communicating clearly, effectively, tactfully, and patiently to a diverse population.
Strong interpersonal skills and demeanor with the ability to build rapport and garner trust with others.
Proficient in the use of a PC; in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; and in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Team, and Word.
Abilities
Ability to maintains member confidentiality, privacy and dignity at all times
Ability to work both independently and collaborative as part of a team
Ability to demonstrate teamwork, professional communication, dependability, and flexibility
Ability to maintain professional behavior in high pressure situations
Ability to solve problems by applying analytical skills to include :
Identifying trends and exceptions
investigating to define problems more accurately
sorting information in order of importance
identifying relationships and linkages between components
identifying variable potential causes and effects
soliciting guidance to define criteria and assign values of importance and urgency
escalating issues of an exceptional nature
Core Values
COMPASSION
GROWTH
RESILIENCE
OPENNESS
Physical Demands
Works in a climate-controlled environment, infrequently outdoors
Able to lift 50 pounds
Requires bending, stooping, lifting and standing for long periods of time
Able to work under conditions of frequent interruptions
Able to work with challenging behaviors expressed by members, i.e. verbal and physical aggressions, wandering, etc.
May be exposure to potentially infectious fluids such as blood or body fluids
Exposure to latex, plastic, and / or materials which are used for personal protective equipment
Preferences
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
One year paid or volunteer experience working with older adults, adults with living with dementia or a cognitive disability, or adults living with a mental health diagnosis
Experience assisting with planned group activities or recreation
Bilingual (English / Spanish)
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