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Posted by on 11/26/2019 in Other

CLIENT AIDE-LEESBURG

Loudoun County Government
Leesburg, VA. 20175

Employment Type
Part-Time
Start Date
11/26/2019

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is a team of talented professionals, driven by results and customer relationships, and committed to excellence. The effective delivery of programs and community services can provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Be a part of something that matters!

PRCS is seeking a part-time Client Aide to join our team at the Leesburg Adult Day Center (ADC) in Leesburg, VA. If you enjoy interacting with the 60+ population, then this could be the position you’ve been looking for. 

Reporting to the ADC Manager, top priorities for this position include: 

  • Providing assistance for cognitively and physically impaired older adults 
  • Assisting clients with activities of daily living including toileting, feeding, ambulating, transferring and dressing 
  • Completing health monitoring assessments for clients 
  • Assisting with therapeutic activities 
  • Preparing meals to meet nutritional needs of clients 
  • Communicating client updates 

Successful candidates will: 

  • Provide positive care to older adults with cognitive and/or physical impairments 
  • Have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 
  • Offer strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail

Loudoun County Regular Part-time Employees are eligible for partial benefits including but not limited to the following as a part of a total rewards package! 

  • Virginia Retirement System Plan/VRS (as applicable) 
  • Annual leave 
  • Sick Leave 
  • Annual Paid Holidays 
  • Group Health Plan 
  • Group Life Insurance 
  • Exceptional Performance Recognition 
  • Credit Union Membership 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
  • Education and Career Development

 

•Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma 

•Position requires regular, sensitive interactions with clients who have physical and/or cognitive impairments, including incontinence, mobility impairments and challenging behaviors 

•Respond to client health emergencies, requiring administration of AED/CPR, First Aid and possible contact with Emergency Response systems 

•May be required to work different or extra hours due to regulatory requirements, program requirements, and needs of clients or staffing shortage

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Experience working with senior population or other special population 
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Home Health Aide Certificate 
  • Medication management certification
  • Successful candidate will: 
  • Undergo criminal background check 
  • Submit of a copy of their negative TB Test results within 30 days prior to the first day of employment 
  • Hold a Certification in First Aid and CPR or obtain within 90 days of hire 
  • Complete annual Sworn Disclosure Statement

HIRING RANGE: $13.66-19.51/HR. Recruitment #20-G3-0196. Apply immediately. Visit our on-line employment center at www.loudoun.gov for more information and to apply. EOE

Leesburg, VA. 20175

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