SENIOR CENTER ASSISTANT - PART-TIME
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Posted: June 3, 2022
Open Until Filled
Salary: $11.94/hr.
General Definition of Work
Performs human support work assisting with the daily operation of a nutrition site, receiving food from caterers, insuring proper number, quality, and temperature of food, serving congregate meals, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Senior Center Supervisor.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Performs duties in the absence of the Nutrition Site Coordinator.
Delivers meals on wheels (in absence of volunteers)
Receives calls and handles or refers to the appropriate person, organization, or county agency.
Operates the various office machines including computer skills.
Accepts and records trip money from participants.
Adheres to the department’s safety rules and regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General knowledge of food preparation and service; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms; ability to relate to older adults and demonstrated special interests in the needs and desires of senior citizens; ability to complete reports and records accurately; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, senior citizens, associates, and the general public.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking and tasting or smelling, frequently requires lifting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
Valid Driver’s License.
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Camden County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.