Program Assistant

Program Assistant/CNA, Full-Time, 1st Shift

Community Care is hiring a Program Assistant/CNA to join our team. This rewarding opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys team collaboration, being part of a mission driven organization and who shares our mission to help elderly individuals and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities continue to live as independently as possible in the community. This position is a full-time position at our Waukesha adult day center.

Program Assistant/CNA Job Responsibilities:  

Under the supervision of the assigned Day Center Supervisor or designee, is responsible for providing various care and services necessary for attending to the personal needs, recreational needs, support, and health status of Day Center attendees. This position has a huge focus on recreation and the program assistant will be running recreation activities.  
 
Personal Care & Restorative Services
Stays informed of member care plans and provides restorative and personal care and services as outlined on the plan of care.
 
Member Care
Stays informed of member care plans, updates team on members including physical, emotional or behavioral changes, and recommends changes
 
Recreation Programming - Assistant
Leads and supervises group and individual activities, projects, and special events under the direction of the Recreation Specialists and/or designated supervisor. Assists in daily clean up of the recreation areas.
 
Restorative Programs
Delivers written restorative programs, including leading therapeutic exercise groups, and completes related documentation.

Program Assistant/CNA Job Requirements:

Required - A minimum of 1 year experience providing care or services for frail elderly and individuals with physical or developmental disabilities.
                - Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing on registry
                - CPR & AED 

Preferred - Experience working with individuals with dementia.

Education - High School Diploma required, GED may be substituted for High School Diploma

Program Assistant/CNA Job Schedule: 

              -  Monday - Friday, no weekends
              -  8:00AM - 4:30PM, 40 hours per week

About Community Care

Community Care is a local nonprofit with more than 40 years of experience helping older adults and adults with disabilities live as independently as possible within the community. We coordinate and deliver a full range of supportive services that help more than 13,000 Wisconsin residents live safely, confidently, and with dignity. We are Wisconsin-based with local offices supporting each of the 15 counties we serve. Our dedicated team works with members to develop care plans to meet their health and social needs Together with our community partners, we’re committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that empowers members to live a healthy and independent lifestyle.

Compensation and Benefits: 

Our employees make a real difference in people’s lives every day, that is why we are proud to offer a compensation package that includes:

•Generous, paid time off

•Competitive pay and benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.) 

•Flexible benefits plan

•Employee referral program

•Coworkers care program

•Retirement plan with employer contribution

•Employee Assistance Program

Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer