Are you looking for a rewarding and fun career? We care for older adults and individuals with disabilities during the day to help to allow them to live at home with their families.
Full-time position available, hours are worked between 8:00am-4:00pm; Monday thru Friday only (no weekends or holidays), 66 hours over a two-week period.
Our Adult Caregivers / Program Assistants help participants of the program to have an enjoyable experience while providing opportunities, cares, and services following the written service plan for the participants.
- Help develop programming schedule and do activities both on and off site.
- Prepare, serve, clean up meals and snacks.
- Assure cleanliness and safety.
- Involves driving the activities transport vehicle.
- Assure medications are taken as ordered, assess accuchecks, weights, and vitals.
- Provide personal cares (such as baths and toileting).
- Work independently and as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Job Description available: Program Assistant-MERIT Centre
Requirements: Must be 18 yrs. of age. Experience working in Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, or Home Health Care; or as a DSP or RA is beneficial, but not required. Valid driver’s license preferred.
Perks for working at the Merit Center
- Tuition Reimbursement- Up to $3,000 per year.
- Paid Time Off Program and Paid Volunteer Time
- Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance
- HRA and FSA
- Long and Short-Term Disability,
- Critical Care and Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with match
- Paid Training