• Program Aide for Adult Day Care-Manhattan

    The New Jewish Home (New York, NY)


    The Adult Day Care Center located @ 120 West 106th Street , NY is seeking a part time, 30 hours per week, Program Aide to join our team.

     

    Job Summary: The Program Aide provides assistance in providing nutrition, activity and clinic services to older adults in the Day Care Center. He/She acts as support staff for program needs.

     

    This position reports to the Program Director.

    Job Qualifications:

    + High School diploma or equivalency.

    + Minimum of 6 months prior experience working with older adults.

    Specialized Skills and Competencies:

    + Ability to undertand and follow instructions

    + Communicates well with others

    + Able to work in busy and stressful situation.

    + High flexibility in performance of responsibilities.

    Age Related Skills and Competencies:

    + Ability to anticipate safety standards,

    + Able to assist clients who are unstable in walking.

    + Able to discern and is aware when frail elderly need assistance.