Center Worker / Van Escort

About the role

The Institute on Aging (IOA) runs adult day health centers (ADHC) that help aging adults and adults with disabilities stay in their own homes. Under the direct supervision of the Center Supervisor, Center Workers and Van Escorts provide direct services to participants inside the ADHC and during transportation to and from the ADHC and medical appointments. The position is paid $23-$24 per hour.

Key responsibilities

• Assist participants with activities of daily living (dressing, toileting, bathing, feeding) while ensuring safety
• Escort participants to external medical appointments, helping with navigation, transfers, toileting and dressing
• Provide behavioral and emotional support, including reality orientation and reminders to follow care team recommendations
• Report changes in participants' condition and health or safety concerns to the Lead and/or Center Supervisor
• Help the activity team with assigned activities and keep direct care areas clean, safe and organized
• Complete administrative tasks: reports, documentation, recordkeeping, mandatory training and required meetings
• Follow safe practices and proper body mechanics
• Van Escort: report to the parking lot at the start of the shift, assist with safe loading and unloading, and support delivery of meals, medications and supplies
• Center Worker: prepare the ADHC for arrival, including refreshments and supplies, and greet participants
• If assigned as Lead Monitor: record daily attendance, keep dayrooms clean and stocked, test and log supplies and equipment (e.g., WanderGuard elopement prevention system, water temperatures), and assign tasks to staff

Required profile

• Completed training as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, or equivalent experience working with older adults
• At least one year of work experience with elderly or disabled adults
• Interest in working with frail elders in a multilingual, multicultural environment
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and to communicate clearly in English
• Knowledge of the community served
• Agency-paid health exam and TB clearance completed before the first assignment, background clearance, and legal authorization to work in the U.S.