St Luke UMC is prayerfully seeking a Respite Care Program Assistant.
Position Description
Position Title: Respite Care Program Assistant
Reports to: Director of Respite Care
Position Summary: Assists with daily operations of the programs, services and activities of the Respite Care Ministry including assisting with community and Respite Care Ministry volunteers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- In conjunction with Director, plan and carry out daily schedule of activities for participants
- Document participants daily in log book
- Provide feedback and information to families regarding participant’s experience at Respite Care
- Assure safety measures are observed. Notify Director immediately of any possible medical emergency
- Attend training and continuing education as appropriate
- Provide input to Director regarding program needs, equipment or facility to enhance program
- Maintain current CPR certification
- In absence of Director, assume the duties of Director for safe operation of the program
- Other duties as assigned
Skills/Qualifications:
- High school diploma required; college degree preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work with older adults
- Experience in Human Services field
- Ability to plan and execute activities
- Maturity; emotional stability
- Flexibility
