Part-Time Respite Care Assistant

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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Job Category
Sports, Fitness and Recreation
Job Type
Part Time
Salary
USD 12.00 per hour
Country
United States
City
Hopewell
Career Level
unspecified
Company
City of Hopewell, VA
JOB SOURCE
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hopewell/jobs/4233065