Program Assistant
Full Time or Part Time | Days
** Pay rate starting at $16/hr **
Experience our Mission of Caring and Superior Staffing Ratios
Work in an environment where our co-workers and those in our care are treated Just Like Family.
Saint Elizabeth Community understands the importance of having the time to provide care that is thorough, dignified, and compassionate.
We have some of the best staffing ratios in the state... come and meet us to see how our mission and philosophy of care influence all that we do!
The Day Center Program Assistant is responsible for providing direct therapeutic activities and service to Center participants.
Qualifications for a Day Center Program Assistant:
- High school diploma/equivalency
- OTA, PTA education in activities programming highly desirable Experience with working with elderly and/or adults with disabilities
- Understanding of geriatrics/working with the elderly
- Excellent communication skills - cheerful disposition
- Willingness to help
- Creative Flexible
- Motivated to make a difference
- Common sense and ability to work with supervision
- Non-judgmental - awareness of the need for individual dignity
Why choose Saint Elizabeth Community?
We are a non-profit, independent, locally owned and operated community, providing quality care since 1882 to older adults and people with physical disabilities.
With our mission of caring, we are committed to supporting our community with compassionate and innovative care! Saint Elizabeth Community includes 7 beautifully maintained Rhode Island locations offering apartments for Independent Seniors, Home Care Services, Adult Day Centers, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and more!
What does Saint Elizabeth Community offer employees?
Our holistic benefit options encompass your Health and Wellbeing, your individual and family needs, your professional growth and more by including:
- Competitive pay, including shift & weekend differentials
- Consistently low resident to caregiver ratios
- Flexible Scheduling Options, Daily OT, and "Short Pay"
- High quality and low-cost Health, Dental and Vision coverage: Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance & Delta Dental Insurance offered for employees working 20+ hours/week
- 403B Employer Contribution Plan
- Tuition Assistance and Loan Reimbursement
- Career advancement & training opportunities to support individual employee goals
- Childcare Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral and Perfect Attendance Bonuses!
- EAP, Life Insurance, and more!
- Trusted Care Since 1882! -
EEOC - We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.