Program Assistant
Part Time | Day (15-20 hours per week - No Evenings, No Weekends!)
**Pay Rates Starting at $15/hr**
Garden Spot Village, located in New Holland, PA, is a Retirement Community offering innovative options for residential living, and also wellness and healthcare services.
"U.S. NewsWorld Report as a 2024 "Best" Independent Living, Personal Care, Memory Care and Continuing Care Retirement Community. Garden Spot Village is the only retirement community to receive the distinctive "Best" status for four categories in Pennsylvania and, based on the number of badges and ratings, ranks 2nd nationwide."
Job Title: Program Assistant
Status: Part Time Days
Schedule: Varied hours, 10-15 hours per week
Salary Range: Starting at $15.00/hour
What does Garden Spot Communities offer employees?
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Here are just an example of some of the benefits we offer:
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- First time homeowners' program
- Campus perks such as access to the new fitness center, salons, meal discounts and more!
What will I do in this role with Garden Spot?
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Assists with facilitating group and one-on-one activities as delegated by the Program Coordinator
or Director. - Contributes creative ideas to Program Coordinator for activities.
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Assures that high standards of care for persons with cognitive impairments are implemented and
met as they pertain to the activity program and other aspects of care. -
Assists in personal care of clients as outlined in their plan of care. These duties may include
assistance with:
- Toileting and peri care
- Bathing
- Dressing and clothing care.
- Fingernail care (Occasional)
- Tasks of daily living, such as care of personal possessions, using the telephone, and helping the
- Transfers and ambulation
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Communicates effectively with the Director of Daybreak regarding the Daybreak programs, goals,
objectives, problems, and activity successes. -
Assists with the completion of necessary documentation in accordance with state regulatory
requirements and facility policies. - Accompanies clients to and from other scheduled activities both within and outside the building.
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Helps to orient new clients to the Daybreak program, its activity schedule, and meal and snack
times. - Serves meals and snacks to clients at appropriate times.
What do I need for this role with Garden Spot?
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent with one or more years of related experience in working with individuals in health care or social service settings.
- Must have the ability and desire to work with older persons with cognitive impairments.
- Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Must have the ability and energy to help maintain an effective activity program in order to meet
the physical, spiritual, social, intellectual, sensory, and emotional needs of clients with cognitive
impairments. - Must complete a First Aid Course and become CPR certified after hire.
- An understanding of and willingness to live out our mission and values, providing compassionate person-centered care to all residents.
How is Garden Spot unique?
- Garden Spot Communities is a nonprofit organization with locations in New Holland, Akron, and Zieglerville, PA, offering healing and retirement living at its best!
- We live out our mission daily: Inspired by the life of Jesus, we cultivate vibrant community for purposeful living.
- We prioritize our values: Community, Excellence, Service, Stewardship, Innovation, and Integrity.
- We facilitate abundant opportunities for residents to live with purpose in community.
- We are committed to person-centered care: residents' needs and desires are taken into account first
- We follow a guiding principle: Be Kind. Do Good. Show Love.
- We encourage and equip our team to work hard, have fun, and make a difference!
Before completing an application, please review The Garden Spot Experience HERE to learn more about who we are, what we do and how we do it!
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