Day Services Assistant Job Mankato area,Minnesota USA,Healthcare

The Day Services Assistant is responsible for providing a positive, stable environment with stimulating activities for Adult Day Services (ADS) clients. This position is responsible for making ADS clients feel comfortable in their environment while supervising activities of daily living, including transferring, ambulation and transportation.

About Us

Ecumen Pathstone is hiring a Day Services Assistant. Ecumen Pathstone is a campus community offering comprehensive care services. Ecumen Pathstone consists of assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation care, memory care, adult day services, and independent living. Ecumen also offers homecare and hospice—all within the Mankato, MN area. Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services.

For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10:30a-3:30p. Monday and Thursday work in Mankato, Wednesday work in St Peter.

Pay

The targeted pay range for this job is $17.50 - $19.75 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits

Ecumen offers a benefits package to our part-time team members including Sick & Safe Time, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Essential

Job Responsibilities

Assists the Day Services Supervisor with implementing the daily programming, set-up and implementation of scheduled activities including special outings.

Assists clients with personal care including toileting, showers, and meals. Assists with transfers of all clients requiring assistance. Participates in a team approach to providing individualized quality care.

Supervises clients and volunteers in the absence of the Day Services Supervisor. Ensures the safety of all clients and staff in the Day Center by tracking and monitoring the location of each client.

Documents progress of clients according to State, Federal and Day Living laws, procedures and policies.

Provides opportunities for clients to participate as their abilities allow such as assisting with pushing client wheelchairs to and from special events and assistance with meal preparation in the day center.

Reports to Day Services Supervisor any significant observations or changes in client needs or abilities.

Assists Day Services Supervisor with cleaning of Day Center to ensure clients are in a well-maintained, clean environment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Driving Requirements

Local Travel and Driver's License Required

Minimum

Required Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older
Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to:
Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

High School diploma, GED or equivalent
Alzheimer's/Dementia training
Experience working with Seniors
Certification as Nursing Assistant or Personal Care Attendant

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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