Adult Day Program Worker

POSITION SUMMARY

The Adult Day Program Worker is a member of the health care team working under the general direction of the Care Team Manager, while demonstrating a commitment to service excellence and continuous quality improvement to the mission, vision, values and management philosophy of the Prairie Mountain Health Region. The Adult Day Program (ADP) Worker, in consultation with the Recreation Lead / Home Care Case Coordinator, is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of all activities designed to meet the social, recreational and therapeutic needs of participants. Primary responsibilities relate to participant programming, fiscal management, quality management and program standards, and equipment / supplies / environment management. The incumbent participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the promotion and development of ADP in the region. This position receives supervision, guidance and support from the Recreation Lead.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Overview :

Function and duties include but are not limited to the following :

• Receives referrals from the Home Care Case Coordinator and may conduct pre-admission contact to determine appropriateness for ADP and identify individual needs and interests.
• Assessment of participant needs in determining types of programs to be developed.
• Collaborates with other ADP / Recreation staff in the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs / activities to meet the therapeutic needs and interests of the ADP participants.
• Provides a monthly program calendar to all ADP participants.
• Establishes goals for the ADP and sets priorities.
• Provides guidance related to issues, trends and programming for the ADP team.
• Observes and recognizes deviations from normal in participants’ basic care needs and reports these observations to the Home Care Case Coordinator and Care Team Manager.
• Assesses the environment for safety and make appropriate recommendations to correct as required.
• Coordinates transportation requirements and food services as appropriate to the program.
• Plans and carries out special events cooperatively with the participants, ADP workers and volunteers.
• Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for all programs and activities to ensure participant safety.
• Recommends or purchase of equipment, purchase or requisition supplies as required and maintain inventory of supplies in an efficient manner, in accordance with budget, regional policy and guidelines.
• Participate in in-services, workshops and meetings relating to the Adult Day Program.
• Sets up and maintains appropriate participant and program records, including progress reports as required and reporting changes in individual functioning to the Home Care Case Coordinator and / or family. Ensures monthly statistics, audits, surveys and reports are completed on time.
• Ensures that staff and volunteers are aware of their duties in the event of a disaster code according to the disaster management protocols.
• Participates in and demonstrates an understanding of patient safety principles and practices in all daily activities.
• Supports an environment which avoids, prevents, and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of health care services. Demonstrates the responsibility for and the application of concepts of caring, health and wellness in response to meeting basic human needs, including activity, comfort, mobility, nutrition, rest, recreation, safety, social and spiritual needs.
• Assist participants to maintain independence within their capabilities
• Performs other duties as assigned.