QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Training/ Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Specific training in assisting
persons with Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia preferred.
Job Requirements:
+ Good communication skills.
+Must show special ability to work as a part of a team.
+ Possess good customer service skills and display professionalism.
+ Employee’s cooperation and innovative thinking in a fast paced environment is essential.
+ Reliable transportation, good driving record, valid driver’s license and current automobile
insurance.
JOB GOAL: Provide assistance in a variety of activities tailored to meet the needs of the participants as
indicated by their care plan, to promote health, maintain independence and maximize participant’s
abilities.
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Facilitate large, small and independent therapeutic programs on a daily basis with emphasis on
displaying positive verbal and non-verbal communication.
2. Provide assistance to participants with personal care needs.
3. Facilitate and assist with other activities of daily living.
4. Maintain records and documentation as required on each participant while maintaining
confidentiality in all areas.
5. Prepare for daily refreshments.
6. Maintain an awareness of, and follow, Senior Services policies and procedures with special
emphasis on safety, including abiding by common sense work practices and precautions.
7. Maintain an awareness of, and follow practices, to ensure adherence to universal precautions and
proper body mechanics.
8. Attend trainings and monthly staff meetings as assigned.
9. Assist with the daily cleaning of the department, such as bathrooms, kitchen, dishes, floors, and
laundry as needed.
10. Perform other duties as required.
11. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (as necessary)
a. Be able to lift at least 25 lbs
b. Be able to sit and/or be on feet (standing or walking) for extended periods of time
c. Bending
d. Reaching
e. Pushing / Pulling
f. Repetitive movement
g. Crouching
