UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare! We are currently seeking a Program Aide and Van Driver - Per Diem who will assist groups of seniors with program activities and provide personal care to clients. They will also provide transportation services for the seniors of the Adult Day Center.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm Expected
Schedule:
Per Diem Outline of
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participates in and leads program activities at the center, such as exercise, activity set up and clean up, instructing clients in arts and crafts, group and individual games, and other special projects.
- Ensures client participation and ensures safety.
- Provides van transportation for adult day center clients in accordance with policy and procedures established for the operation of center vehicles.
- Assists with personal care needs of clients such as transfer, toileting, clothing changes, and showering.
- Demonstrates quality customer service by respecting client’s rights, respectful communication, demonstrating an understanding of the physical, emotional and developmental needs of the client and proper ways to work with the population served.
- Treats co-workers, clients and visitors respectfully, courteously and professionally, addressing conflict and disagreement in a positive and respectful manner.
- Why UCFS?
- Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community.
- At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve.
- We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more.
- If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
