Careers

Position Summary

Provide general supervision and assistance to participants in classes and activities at the Center. This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt, non-benefited position. The schedule is on an “as-needed” basis. Center hours are M-F, 9am-2pm.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet participants and assist them upon arrival; help participants to tables, serve beverages/food, and clear tables (for morning social and lunch times).
• Set up rooms for the scheduled classes and activities.
• Supervise the participants in classes, activities, and social time to insure the participants’ safety, proper care, and comfort.
• Perform as a “spotter” for activities, including daily charting participation and level of interest.
• Provide personal care to the participants, including toileting as needed.
• Move tables and chairs as needed.
• Cooperate with staff and volunteers to implement daily activities plan.
• Stand for 95% of the workday while performing all of the above responsibilities.
• Spend work time, as required, learning about working with the elderly and the medical conditions of the participants.
• Attend all staff meetings, trainings and in-services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• CNA strongly desired; CNA applicants need an active Nursing Aide Certification for California.
• Ability to work with seniors in a demonstrated friendly and caring manner.
• Ability to provide assistance in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner.
• Experience with and knowledge of older adult and dependent care issues.
• Desire to learn more about caring for this population.
• Initiative, common sense, friendly nature, and ability to work as a member of the team.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish or Mandarin) preferred, but not required
• This role requires substantive interaction with participants and a high level of tact and judgment in caring for higher-care participants.

If you desire a position where you have positive impact on the lives of others, we’re where you want to be!

Interested parties shall contact the Center at laustin@avenidas.org.
Position open until filled.

Agency Overview

Avenidas is a non-profit organization providing services to Mid-peninsula older adults and caregivers.  Avenidas offers a wide variety of health, education, recreation and social service programs.  The Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center (ARKC) provides adult day health care services to frail and dependent elderly and their families.

General Position Description

Working on an On-Call basis, under the supervision of the Health Services Director or the RN in charge, the LVN is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the participants attending the program.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administering routine and prn medications to participants with appropriate documentation.
• Monitor participants for effects and side effects of medications.
• Monitor medication supply for expiration, refills, etc. contacting caregivers when appropriate.
• Treatments are administered according to participant care plans which include but are not limited to: glucose testing, skin and wound care, gastrostomy feeding, colostomy care.
• Assist RN in triage process, recording history and obtaining vital signs.
• Assist participants in bathroom as needed.
• Keeping other nursing and program staff updated with changes.

Qualifications

LVN License, Ideally, experience working with frail elders in a health care setting.

Compensation

$25 per hour, non-benefitted, on an On-Call basis.

Agency Overview

Avenidas is a non-profit organization providing services to Mid-peninsula older adults and caregivers.  Avenidas offers a wide variety of health, education, recreation and social service programs.  The Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center (ARKC) provides adult day health care services to frail and dependent elderly and their families.

General Position Description 

Working closely with Registered Dietician and Program Director, the Kitchen Coordinator has responsibility for ARKC meal service.  The Kitchen Coordinator will work with the Food Service Vendor and Registered Dietician on menu approval, food and nutritional supply ordering, serving meals, and other administrative and food service areas such as ensuring diabetic dessert options. ARKC is open to its participants each weekday from 9:30 to 2:30 daily, which will be the core hours for this job.

This is a 25 hour per week, non-exempt position with benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Works with Registered Dietician and Food Service vendors on ensuring timely menu submission.  Obtains Registered Dietician approval.
• Prepares monthly menu to be sent to families and participants.
• Partners with Activity Coordinator on special events and/or celebrations.
• Receives meals from caterer and ensures proper temperatures are met at time of drop off.  Keeps recording of temperatures per regulation.
• Prepares meals specific to participant diet needs and preferences.  Serves these meals in a timely manner and in an attractive, appetizing format.
• Stores grocery and perishable items while maintaining, stocking and rotating pantry items on a “first-in, first-out” basis.
• Conducts regular inventory checks for purpose of order management and planning use of foods that are approaching expiration date.
• Organizes food serving for maximum efficiency using good time management to insure prompt service.
• Maintains Emergency Food supplies and conducts proper rotation.
• Maintains all food service records (purchases, meals served, etc.).  Reports expenditures to Director.
• Maintains and records daily food and equipment temperatures in accordance with County and State Health Departments.
• Assures that cleanliness and food handling are in accordance with County and State Health Departments’ requirements for food preparation, sanitation, and safety.
• Assures that the washing of cooking utensils and tableware is done according to County Health Department regulations regarding correct temperature and air-dry methods.
• Insures a clean, safe, secure environment for participants and staff.
• Maintains equipment and appliances, and recommends purchases and repairs as needed.
• Responsible for kitchen laundry.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Certification in Serv-Safe or equivalent or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Interest in working with older and dependent adults
• Proficient in verbal and written English
• Strong computer skills
• Strong communication skills
• Can work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, have health clearance prior to hire with updated TB clearance
• Punctual, trustworthy and reliable

Send resume and cover letter to: Kristina Lugo klugo@avenidas.org, 650-289-5498