ADULT SOCIAL DAY CARE ASSISTANT 
Per Diem
Elder Services


DEFINITION

Under the direction of the Director of Elder Services, provide hands-on assistance to senior citizens during daily program and living activities such as walking, eating, grooming and personal care, following established methods and procedures.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
Assist with the arrival and departure of day care clients. Help hang up coats and put away personal belongings in lockers,
 
Assist with planned social and other activities. Lead group participation in the daily physical and exercise program. Take participants for walks, to plays and other social outings. Setup, organize and lead individual games (checkers, parchesi, cards, bowling, golf and such) and other activities including gardening, art, reading and story telling; discussion groups and other participatory functions.
 
Encourage participation in programs according to individual or group needs, capabilities and interests of program participants and observe individual (inter)actions.
 
Provide encouragement, stimulation and emotional support to program participants.
 
Assist with morning and afternoon snacks and noon meal. 
 
Teach safety consciousness.


OTHER DUTIES
 
Maintain daily journal and photo album.

* Work with other staff to provide a safe, comfortable and supportive environment in all other activities necessary for the smooth operation of the program.
 Perform related duties as required.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
 
Ability to exert periodic physical effort required to assist wheelchair-bound and otherwise frail elders.
 
Ability to communicate well with seniors and their families and help create a supportive and safe environment for seniors.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Duties require High School diploma or equivalent; one year work experience in a social services agency; or any equivalent combination of education or experience. Bachelor degree preferred. Must have valid driver’s license.


PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
 Normal office environment, not subject to extremes in temperature, noise odors, etc.
 
Regular interruptions to assist seniors as they arrive and depart.
 
May involve attendance at evening or weekend meetings or special events.


FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Grade: IE-6
Standard Work Week: 36.25 hours
Current Budget: Per Diem
Job Code: 6051 (PT position); 6050 (FT position)
Risk Code: 8810


Town of Andover Classification Review
Revised February 17, 1999; June 22, 2005; January