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MENTOR Adult Day Health, a member of the Sevita family, provides day programs for elders with complex medical or rehabilitative needs. This allows seniors to obtain quality healthcare while remaining active and involved in the community and continuing to live in their own homes. Our programs are staffed with qualified, experienced licensed nurses and caregivers who are trained to provide individual assistance to each person we serve.

Program Assistant – Adult Day Care

**Location:** Dorchester, MA

**Schedule:** Monday–Friday | Day Shift | Full-Time (40 Hours)

**Bilingual Required:** English / Cape Verdean or Portuguese

No weekends. No evenings. No on-call shifts!

Would you like to work in a rewarding environment with fantastic coworkers? This position is for you! Make a difference by providing compassionate care to the individuals we serve in our community-based Adult Day Program.

Key Responsibilities

+ Assist with daily care for health-impaired older adults and individuals with brain injuries, intellectual/developmental disabilities, emotional/behavioral disabilities, or mental health diagnoses.

+ Help develop and implement individual and group activity programs focused on social, recreational, and safety needs.

+ Provide guidance on social skills, advocacy, self-esteem, and strategies for independent living.

+ Transport individuals to medical appointments, errands, shopping, and community activities.

Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent; must be 18 years or older.

+ Minimum one year of experience providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, preferably with older adults.

+ CPR and First Aid certification required.

+ Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

+ Reliable, responsible, and compassionate attitude.

+ **Bilingual in English and Cape Verdean or Portuguese required.**

Why Join Us?

+ **Competitive Pay & Full Benefits Package** for full-time employees.

+ **Dayforce Wallet:** Work today, get paid tomorrow!

+ 401(k) with company match.

+ **Paid Time Off (PTO)** and **Paid Holidays** starting on day one.

+ Professional development and training opportunities.

+ **Bonus and Referral Programs** – earn rewards for referring great people!

+ Access to **employee discounts** through Sevita’s “Perks at Work” program.

+ Be part of a caring, mission-driven organization that values your contribution.

We have **meaningful work** for you — **come join our team!**

Apply Today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.

_As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law._