ADC Aide

Position: Active Day Center Aide

Reports To: Active Day Center Director

Pay Description: FT/Non-Exempt

Summary: Responsible for assisting program participants with all daily activities including assisting participants on and off the bus, transferring to and from chairs and wheelchairs, assisting with toilet needs, and providing assistance with snacks and meals.

Qualifications

Education, Experience & Training:

High School diploma or GED required. Experience working with the elderly preferred.

Physical Demands:

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. Position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and push/pull/exert force up to 150 pounds.

Other Requirements:

Must have a valid driver’s license and the flexibility and willingness to change schedules and duties as needed according to staff availability. Must be willing to travel the service area as needed. Travel is primarily local or within the service area during the business day. TB test is required.

Agency policy regarding drug and alcohol testing and criminal background checks applies to this position. Must maintain a high level of professionalism, demonstrated by a positive attitude, ability to function as a team member, and a commitment to the overall mission of the agency.