Part Time/Substitute Activity Aide, Rose Kleiner Senior Day Health Center
Reports to: Activity Coordinator, Rose Kleiner Senior Day Health Center
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 Rose Kleiner Senior Day Health Center
(SDHC) provides adult day health care services to frail and dependent elderly
and their families.
General Position Description
Provide general
supervision and assistance to participants in classes and activities of the Rose
Kleiner Senior Day Health Center . This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position
with an “as-needed” schedule.
Responsibilities
- Meet
and greet participants and assist them upon arrival and at mealtimes; help participants
to tables, serve beverages/food, and clear tables
- Set up rooms for the
classes and the activities.
- Assist with supervision of the participants
in classes and activities to insure the participants' safety, proper care, and
comfort.
- Assist with daily activities for participants (during social
hour or at any time they need guidance.
- Cooperate with volunteers to implement
daily plan.
- Provide personal care to the participants, including toileting
as needed.
- Move tables and chairs as needed.
- Stand for 95% of
the workday while performing all of the above responsibilities.
- Spend
some time learning about working with the elderly and the medical conditions of
the participants.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience
with and Knowledge of older adult and dependent care issues. Eagerness to learn
more about caring for these people. Initiative, common sense, friendly nature,
and ability to work as a member of the team. Bilingual ability (Spanish or Mandarin)
and cultural sensitivity a plus.
How to Apply
Send cover letter
and resume to Lenny Park at Or fax to 650-691-1119
