On Call Program / Activity Assistant

Catholic Charities Adult Day Services - San Francisco program promotes Aging-in-Place by offering a safe, therapeutic environment to prevent premature placement in a residential facility. Older adults who may be suffering from memory impairments and / or physical disabilities attend 2-5 days a week while their family caregivers receive supportive services and respite.

Adult Day Services - San Francisco is a licensed Adult Day Program that is designed to enhance the participants' quality of life and increase their independence. Participants enjoy a safe, fun and stimulating environment while families are eased of their constant responsibility of providing care. Seniors and adults with disabilities benefit from the healthy meals and snacks, exercise options, socialization, mental and physical stimulation, personal care support and supervision, and recreation offered. Team members promote independence, enhancing the participants experience in the program and providing continuity of care for participants and primary caregivers.

The On Call - Program / Activity Assistant will lead social, recreational and educational programs, and work as a team member to enhance the lives of the participants attending the program.

• Under the coordination of the Activities Coordinator, lead and elicit participation in physical, cognitive, creative and expressive art, music, and spiritual activities.
• Provide participants with assistance in activities of daily living including but not limited to transfers, ambulation, dining and assistance in the restroom.
• With other staff, assist in the development of individual care plans for each client, assist in carrying out plan and participate in reviews and revisions of care plans.
• Maintain appropriate records for monthly MIS reports and chart on participants.
• Supervise and monitor participants.
• Assist in serving lunch and snacks.
• Move furniture and equipment, and perform general clean up.
• Participate with other staff in the maintenance of a safe and healthful environment in the Center.
• Establish rapport with participants and their families or caregivers in order to insure continuity of care.
• Be trained and prepared to implement emergency procedures for group or individuals.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings and workshops as required.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Prerequisites Required Prior to the First Day of Employment :

Fingerprints : Required

TB Screening -

Negative Tuberculosis Test : N / A

First Aid

Certificate : N / A

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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