Program Assistant for Adult Day Services

* NO weekends, holidays, or evenings! *

Garden Spot Village, part of Garden Spot Communities, is currently seeking a Program Assistant for our Adult Day Services. This position will be Part Time Days working primarily 9am - 2pm, 15 - 20 hours per week. Hours may vary.

Garden Spot Village, located in New Holland, PA, is a Retirement Community offering innovative options for residential living, and also wellness and healthcare services. Named one of the top 25 communities in the country by U.S. News and World Report!

What does Garden Spot Communities offer employees?

• The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, working in a non-profit atmosphere with community involvement, friends, and a mission that extends beyond the people we serve to those who serve here.

• We value our team members! In addition to fair, competitive wages we offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes, but is not limited to, the following benefits!
  • Newly added benefit: Pay On-Demand
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance coverage
  • 401(k) retirement program with 5% company match
  • A fully tax-deductible Health Savings Account program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Assistance and Career Development
  • Campus perks such as a campus fitness room and salon, generous meal discounts, and many employee appreciation and recognition events.

What will I do in this role with Garden Spot?

As an Program Assistant, supporting the Garden Spot Communities' mission will include the following responsibilities:

• Assist in the activity programming and personal care of Adult Day Services clients
• Helps to directly conduct selected activities
• Communicates effectively with the Director of Adult Day Services regarding the Adult Day Services' programs, goals, objectives, problems, and activity successes
• Accompanies clients to and from other scheduled activities both within and outside the building
• Helps to orient new clients to the Adult Day Services program, its activity schedule , and meal and snack times
• Assists in personal care of clients which may include: toileting, bathing, dressing, daily living tasks, and transfer/ambulation

What do I need for this role with Garden Spot?

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 or more years of related experience in working with individuals in health care or social service settings
• Must have the ability and desire to work with older persons with cognitive impairments
• Must treat clients with kindness and respect at all times
• Must complete a First Aid Course and become CPR certified after hire if not already certified

How is Garden Spot unique?

• Part of Garden Spot Communities, we are a nonprofit organization with locations in New Holland and Akron, PA, offering healing and retirement living at its best!
• We live out our mission daily: To enrich the lives of older adults as an expression of Christ's love.
• We prioritize our values: Community, Excellence, Service, Stewardship, Innovation, and Integrity.
• We offer compassionate personal care based on each residents' needs and preferences.
• We encourage and equip our team to work hard, have fun, and make a difference!

Before completing an application, please review The Garden Spot Experience HERE to learn more about who we are, what we do and how we do it!

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