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NOW OPEN!!  SarahCare of Springfield

1522 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109

Phone Number

413-278-2888

 

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Andy Nguyen, Executive Director

 

anguyen@sarahcare.com 

 

 

 

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Activity Coordinator

Please fill out this application and email us your application and resume today at springfieldadmin@sarahcare.com

Job Title: Activity Coordinator

 

Accountable to: Program Director

 

Qualifications: Bachelor or associate degree in recreational therapy or related degree or minimum two years’ of experience as an Activity Director, Activity Coordinator or a related position or a certification from the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP); Previous experience with executing activities; Works well with seniors in providing recreational activities.

 

Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Participate in all aspects of the hiring, evaluating, and terminating of Kitchen Coordinator and Direct Care staff as needed.
  • Complete Activity Assessments, Interest Lists, and Daily Activities Participation logs as required.
  • Coordinate, plan, and implement activity clubs and daily programs.
  • Schedule entertainment.
  • Coordinate outings.
  • Conduct group discussions and activities.
  • Complete monthly activity calendar for posting.
  • Complete monthly newsletter.
  • Complete Sharing the Day form for all Trial Days and New Starts within required timeframes.
  • Coordinate and supervise the volunteer program.
  • Assist with the shopping and ordering of supplies and food for center as needed.
  • Maintain center décor.
  • Follow Standard Precautions at all times.
  • Comply with all HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
  • Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, group discussions, and other relevant training.
  • Speak Vietnamese is a plus
  • All other jobs and duties as require

 

Primary Physical Activity Requirements:

Use transfer/gait belts or obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist participants or when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. Be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job.

Lift up to 10 pounds: consistently Lift 11 to 25 pounds: consistently
Lift 26 to 50 pounds: frequently Lift over 50 pounds: frequently

 

Reach above shoulder height: frequently Reach at shoulder height: consistently
Reach below shoulder height: consistently Push/Pull: constantly

 

Hand Manipulation:

 

Grasping: consistently Handling: consistently
Torquing: occasionally Fingering: occasionally

 

Other Physical Considerations:

Twisting: required Bending: required Squatting: required
Kneeling: required Crouching: required Balancing: required

Caregiver

Please fill out this application and email us your application and resume today at springfieldadmin@sarahcare.com

 

Job Title: Caregiver

 

Accountable to: Program Director

 

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; CPR certified and First aid, Minimum two years’ experience in a supervised position providing personal care and/or activities preferred; Outgoing personality, Works well with seniors in providing recreational activities.

 

Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Assist participants with transferring, ambulation, and personal care, including bathing, grooming, and toileting as needed.
  • Monitor and assist participants with nutritional intake, as needed.
  • Administer emergency CPR/First Aid as needed.
  • Participate in participant Person-Centered Plan of Care as needed and adhere to planned intervention(s).
  • Plan and coordinate activities under the supervision of the Activity Coordinator.
  • Assist participants in the participation of activities.
  • Assist participants to various activities or events.
  • Request supplies and items needed for projects through the Activity Coordinator.
  • Responsible for participant safety and environmental sanitation.
  • Follow Standard Precautions at all times.
  • Comply with all HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
  • Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, group discussions, and other relevant
    training.
  • Speak Vietnamese is a plus
  • All other jobs and duties as required.

 

 

Primary Physical Activity Requirements:

Use transfer/gait belts or obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist participants or when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. Be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job.

 

Lift up to 10 pounds: consistently Lift 11 to 25 pounds: consistently
Lift 26 to 50 pounds: frequently Lift over 50 pounds: frequently

Reach above shoulder height: frequently Reach at shoulder height: consistently
Reach below shoulder height: consistently Push/Pull: constantly

 

Hand Manipulation:

 

Grasping: consistently Handling: consistently
Torquing: occasionally Fingering: occasionally

 

Other Physical Considerations:

Twisting: required Bending: required Squatting: required
Kneeling: required Crouching: required Balancing: required

LPN (FT/PT)

Please fill out this application and email us your application and resume today at springfieldadmin@sarahcare.com

 

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

 

Accountable to: Program Director

 

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited, state licensed School of Nursing; Current Licensed Practical Nurse license; Works well with seniors in providing nursing care.

 

Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Administer emergency CPR/First Aid as needed.
  • Administer medications as ordered by the participant’s physician and under RN supervision.
  • Dispose of expired/discontinued medications appropriately.
  • Provide skilled nursing duties under RN supervision.
  • Document any necessary medical observations and daily record keeping.
  • Update participant medication orders, treatments, and medical questionnaires as
    required.
  • Notification of participant responsible party and physicians as required.
  • Complete Behavioral and Administrative Reports as needed.
  • Monitor participant vital signs as required.
  • Participate in assessment and Person-Centered Plan of Care conferences.
  • Conduct staff in-service/education on relevant topics as required.
  • Assists participants with activities of daily living, personal care, ancillary services and in the participation of activities as needed.
  • Ability to safely lift and transfer.
  • Request supplies and items needed for nursing through the Program Director.
  • Responsible for environmental safety and sanitation.
  • Follow Standard Precautions at all times.
  • Comply with all HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
  • Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, group discussions, and other relevant
    training.
  • Speak Vietnamese is a plus
  • All other jobs and duties as required.

 

 

Primary Physical Activity Requirements:
Use transfer/gait belts or obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist participants or when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. Be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job.

 

Lift up to 10 pounds: consistently Lift 11 to 25 pounds: consistently
Lift 26 to 50 pounds: frequently Lift over 50 pounds: frequently

 

Reach above shoulder height: frequently Reach at shoulder height: consistently
Reach below shoulder height: consistently Push/Pull: constantly

 

Hand Manipulation:

 

Grasping: consistently Handling: consistently
Torquing: occasionally Fingering: occasionally

 

Other Physical Considerations:

Twisting: required Bending: required Squatting: required
Kneeling: required Crouching: required Balancing: required

RN (FT/PT)

Please fill out this application and email us your application and resume today at springfieldadmin@sarahcare.com

 

Job Title: Registered Nurse

 

Accountable to: Program Director

 

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited, state licensed School of Nursing; Current Registered Nurse license; Works well with participants in providing nursing care.

 

Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Supervision of Licensed Practical Nurse.
  • Administration of emergency CPR/First Aid as needed.
  • Administration of medications as ordered by the participant’s physician.
  • Appropriate disposal of expired/discontinued medications.
  • Provide skilled nursing duties as required.
  • Documentation of any necessary medical observations and daily record keeping.
  • Update participant’s medication orders, treatments, and medical questionnaires as required.
  • Notification of participant’s responsible party and physicians as required.
  • Documentation of Administrative Reports as needed.
  • Monitor participant’s vital signs as required.
  • Conduct staff in-service/education on relevant topics as required.
  • Participation in assessment and Person-Centered Plan of Care conferences as required.
  • Assists participants with activities of daily living, personal care, and in the participation
    of activities.
  • Ability to safely lift and transfer.
  • Assists in transporting participants.
  • Requests supplies and items needed for nursing, through the Program Director.
  • Participate in activities as needed.
  • Responsible for environmental safety and sanitation.
  • Follow Standard Precautions at all times.
  • Comply with all HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
  • Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, group discussions, and other relevant training.
  • Speak Vietnamese is a plus
  • All other jobs and duties as required.

 

 

Primary Physical Activity Requirements:
Be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job.

 

Lift up to 10 pounds: consistently Lift 11 to 25 pounds: consistently
Lift 26 to 50 pounds: frequently Lift over 50 pounds: frequently

 

Reach above shoulder height: frequently Reach at shoulder height: consistently
Reach below shoulder height: consistently Push/Pull: constantly

 

Hand Manipulation:

 

Grasping: consistently Handling: consistently
Torquing: occasionally Fingering: occasionally

 

Other Physical Considerations:

Twisting: required Bending: required Squatting: required
Kneeling: required Crouching: required Balancing: required

Social Worker

Please fill out this application and email us your application and resume today at springfieldadmin@sarahcare.com

 

Job Title: Social Worker

 

Accountable to: Program Director

 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work; Current Independent Social Worker license.

 

Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Provide social services to center participants and families as needed.
  • Interview prospective participants and families as requested by the Program Director.
  • Participate in the Person-Centered Plan of Care meetings, as requested.
  • Conduct in-service/education for staff and/or participants on relevant topics as needed.
  • Follow Standard Precautions at all times.
  • Comply with all HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
  • Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, group discussions, and other relevant
    training.
  • Speak Vietnamese is a plus
  • All other jobs and duties as required.

 

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Renovation of this property will soon begin to turn this into a bright and beautiful adult day health center for the seniors of our community. Please check back often for updates and news about our Grand Opening later this year.