Memory Matters Site Worker (HHS)

About the role

This position is responsible for completing the duties necessary to assist in providing service to seniors and other eligible participants and creating a clean and orderly program area.

Schedule

Days: Monday and Thursday
Work Hours: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Hours Per Shift: 5
Shifts Per Pay Period: 4
Position FTE: 0.00

Responsibilities

• Sanitize and set tables and chairs prior to program start.
• Sanitize tables and chairs and put away in designated area after participants have departed for the day.
• Check program space to ensure the proper temperature and set up.
• Move or remove items that may pose as a tripping hazard.
• Assist in providing programming for eligible participants; cognitive stimulation, relaxation, exercise/stretching, engagement, etc.
• Greet participants and document participant attendance.
• Provide direction to volunteers on program needs and participant assistance.
• Assist participants with hand over hand therapeutic technique when engaged in programs.
• Ensure that program supplies are stocked and accessible.
• Compile all daily and monthly paperwork.
• Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent competencies.
• Zero to six months of relevant prior experience.
• Proven basic arithmetic skills with ability to count and look-up numbered items, or sort times in numerical order.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proof of minimum liability auto insurance.

Qualifications

• Responds to the requests of others for basic and general information.

Skills

• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Ability to count and look-up numbered items.
• Ability to sort times in numerical order.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.