- Professional
- Ufficio in Orland Park
Description
Excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual that enjoys social services and the elderly.
Universal Metro Asian Services is a Not-For-Profit organization that aims to serve immigrant populations of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Middle East, Latin America and Europe.
UMAS is a small, family run organization. The perceptive employee would need to have experience with that or have experience wearing multiple hats. In addition, perceptive employee should be able to work autonomously, be a self-starter, and have initiative and lots of follow through.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, implement and review a monthly activity program designed to meet the physical, social and mental health needs and interests of adult day services center participants.
- Coordinate staff/volunteer assigned to assist with activities.
- Maintain necessary records including daily, monthly charting and attendance records. Inventory and order activity supplies as well as keeping track of meals served on a daily basis.
- Provide routine and specialized assistance to participants as needed, including assisting in the bathroom, lunch, snacks, and dressing.
- Participate as a key member of the center’s inter-disciplinary team which includes nurse, social worker and program coordinator for formulating and updating care plans.
- Attend staff meetings. Attend various outside meetings and activities for both professional growth, and to represent/promote the center in the community.
- Observe report and chart any changes in participant behavior or physical condition.
- Attend seminars, workshops, conferences and other professional activities to remain current in the field and fulfill continuing education requirements necessary to maintain licensing.
- Other related duties as appropriate or assigned.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Qualifications include:
- Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Bachelor degree in human services, social work gerontology, activity therapy, recreation, physical therapy, art therapy or related field preferred. Associate Degree acceptable.
- Experience: Pervious experience working with older adults or in an adult day care environment preferred.
- Physical exam (no more than 6 months prior to employment)
- CPR/First Aid certification or willing to be become certified
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills, including oral, written and presentation
- Self-motivated, creative, flexible and results driven
- Ability to be a productive team member/player
Additional qualifications include:
- Being fluent in Hindi/Urdu or Guajarati preferred