What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Worker position at Adult Day Center?
Activities Worker Responsibilities:
- Planning and facilitating daily, weekly, and monthly events to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.
- Implementing activities that accommodate those with special needs.
- Handling logistics to make the event possible, such as making phone calls, advertising, managing inventory and budgets, training and motivating volunteers or employees, and coordinating transportation.
- Observing participants at events gauge their enjoyment and obtain their feedback to improve events.
- Keeping records regarding event planning resources, participant interest, and other notable information, such as injuries or behavioral incidents.
- Reporting medical concerns or observations.
- Ensuring that events are well-provisioned, the event staff is trained and prepared, and that the event takes place on time and within budget.
- Providing participants with instructions for the event.
- Adhering to and enforcing all safety procedures.
Activities Worker Requirements:
- High school diploma and certain certifications may be required.
- More education or experience with recreational activities, event planning, or related may be preferred.
- Job training and first-aid and CPR training may be necessary.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
- Physical fitnesses, ability to walk, dance, stand, lift, or meet other physical demands.
- Adaptability and strong organization and time management skills.
- Excellent resource management, computer, record keeping, interpersonal, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds.
- Willingness to adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
- Peer recovery coach preferred but not required.
- Peer report specialist preferred but not required.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $17.50 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20