Alzheimer’s Community Care (“ACC”) is a non-profit organization that provides support and services to families, caregivers, and patients of Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions resulting in dementia.
Program Assistant
We are seeking a full-time Program Assistant for our Specialized Day Center. As a Program Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and facilitation of therapeutic activities for patients in the Specialized Alzheimer's Day Service Center, including hands-on assistance with patients' activities of daily living.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development, implementation, and facilitation of therapeutic activities for patients in the SADSC
- Provide hands-on assistance with patients' activities of daily living
- Ensure the safety and well-being of patients at all times
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
Requirements:
- Clear, active Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license or Home Health Aid (HHA) Certification
- Ability to work between 8 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday
- Must pass AHCA level II criminal background screening and drug screening
Skills:
- Experience working with patients with Alzheimer's disease or related neurocognitive disorders preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
Alzheimer’s Community Care (“ACC”) is a non-profit organization that provides support and services to families, caregivers, and patients of Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions resulting in dementia.
Program Nurse
The Program Nurse-Float coordinates and supervises basic health services and needs. Program nurses administer patient medications according to prescription labels, physician orders, and nursing practices. In addition to assessing and supervising each patient's health needs, the Program Nurse also helps to design and implement the activity schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Provide coordination and supervision of basic health services and needs of patients in the Specialized Alzheimer’s Day Center
- Administer patient medication as directed by prescription label, physician orders, and accepted nursing practices
- Evaluate and supervise each patient’s health needs and assist in the design and implementation of the activity schedule
- Develop individual care plans and identify recurrent patient problems, symptoms, and behavior changes in written progress notes
- Alter care plan to meet changing patient and family needs
- Interact with patient physicians when needed
- Assist with and supervise help given for patient’s personal care needs including toileting, dressing, eating, and ambulating
- In the absence of the Program Manager, act as the Program Manager and supervise program staff and volunteers
Requirements:
- Clear, active Florida LPN license
- 2-5 years’ experience in a clinical setting (or psychiatric/crisis intervention background) preferred, although recent graduates will be considered
- Must pass AHCA level II criminal background and drug screenings
Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and still maintain flexibility
- Excellent time management skills
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office suite products
- Work independently and as part of a team
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off
- Vision insurance
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