Guest Services Assistant - Part Time (Activities/Driver Transport)

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs, in accordance with the residents’ interests and abilities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining an activity schedule.
• Arrange transportation to field trips, appointments, and to other facilities when necessary.
• Assist in scheduling activities for residents.
• Assist residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, making appointments, etc., as necessary.
• Encourage and assist residents to participate in activities.
• Provide materials as necessary.
• Involve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
• Conduct activities with residents as directed.
• Supervise activities as necessary.
• Make routine visits to residents and provide assistance with crafts, projects, etc. as necessary.
• Assist in developing volunteer activity assignments.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor, including any special projects.

Requirements

• Current driver's license
• Excellent driving record
• Knowledge of Birmingham and surrounding areas
• Must be able to move consistently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry up to 50 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
• Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No experience required.
• On-the-job training provided.

Schedule

Position will be 8A-4:30 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week.