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 growths, 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's degree in human services, social work gerontology, activity therapy, recreation, physical therapy, art therapy or related field preferred. Associate degree acceptable.
• Previous 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