Salary: $12.00 Hourly
Location : City of Hopewell, VA
Job Type: Regular Part-Time
Job Number: REC1005233
Department: Recreation
Opening Date: 10/05/2023
Closing Date: 10/19/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Provides recreational services to the Respite Care Program division.
Examples of Duties
- Conducts exercises, games and craft activities for groups of senior citizen clients.
- Responsible for addressing the clients’ dietary needs before, during and/or after the recreational activities.
- Assesses individuals’ performance in recreational activities.
- Plans and evaluates program activities.
- Schedules monthly trips for clients and assists with client transportation.
- Purchases supplies needed for the recreation activities.
- Responds to public enquiries.
- May assign work to volunteers and check their work.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Ability to read and writeand minimal related experience (less than 6 months) required. High school diploma or GED preferred.
Licenses and/or Certifications:
- VA driver’s license
Knowledge:
- General knowledge of human behaviors and recreational activities
- Knowledge of first aid and CPR
Skills:
- Customer service and oral communication skills
Abilities:
- Ability to work with clients with physical, mental and/or sensory disabilities
- Ability to operate a van
Supplemental Information
Work Environment:
- Work is primarily performed in an indoor, climate-controlled, pleasant environment.
Essential Physical Activities:
- Stooping, walking, pulling, hearing, seeing -up close, seeing far away, kneeling, pushing, talking, standing.
- Typical weight handled: up to 50lbs
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