Job Description

Purpose of the Adult Day Services Assistant Position :  

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide care (nursing, meals, activities, etc.) for adult day clients with impaired ability to perform at an independen t level due to disease process under the supervision of the Adult Day Services Director .  

Bus Driver Functions  

• Drive 12 passenger bus for Adult Day Service s as needed . Primarily, pick up Adult D ay clients from their homes in the morning and transport them to A dult Day Services . Then, transport these clients back home i n the late afternoon.  

• Secure clients’ wheelchairs and walkers to restraining device s on bus prior to departing and during any trips to and from Adult Day Services .   

• Be physically able to handle and assist all adult day clients in and out of bus .  

• Be physically able to handle and assist adult day clients in wheelchairs and those using walkers into and out of bus.  

• Attend and participate in scheduled Bus / Driver-related orientation, in-service training and educational classes .  

• Act as a positive representative of Forest Hills Adult Day Services / Embassy Healthcare . Work in the community using tact and understanding with clients, caregivers, and family members.  

• Consistently display hospitality and excellent customer service with adult day clients, family members, community members and anyone the driver interacts with during her/his drives .  

• Communicate with Adult Day Services director about any disruption in service.  

• Report all vehicle repairs and /or any unsafe or hazardous situations immediately to the Adult Day Services Director and Maintenance Director.  

• Ability to do other duties as assigned by your supervisor.  

• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with the adult day services established policies and procedures, and as instructed by the Adult Day Services director .  

• Follow your work schedule in completing and performing your assigned tasks.  

• Cooperate with adult d ay staff as well as nursing facility personnel to ensure that Adult Day S ervices can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the client s.  

• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the adult day center.  

• Provide clients with r e ality orientation and emotional support as needed  

• Report all complaints and grievances made by the client to Adult Day Services director.  

• Notify the Adult Day Services d irector when you will be late or absent from work.  

Education  

• Must possess , as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.  

Experience  

• One year experience in providing care and /or activities for seniors is preferred but not required . On the job training provided.   

Specific Requirements  

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.  

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.  

• Must possess the ability and willingness to deal tactfully with clients, family members, visitors, government agencies/ personnel and the general public .  

• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.  

• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult clients .  

• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing adult day practices and services .  

• Must be able to relate information concerning a client ’s condition.  

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.  

• Must be able to drive the facility bus and have a non-restricted driver’s license.  

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