Senior Activities Lead (Part-Time)

City of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual pay

Job summary

The City of Sacramento is seeking a part-time Recreation Aide, Older Adults to lead and assist with activities for older adults, including those with memory loss. The role also involves personal care assistance and ensuring participant safety in a community recreation setting.

Responsibilities include greeting participants, documenting basic program records, coordinating with staff, and promoting elder-focused events.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic first aid and safety practices.
• Basic office methods and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead various group activities adapted for older adults and older adults with memory loss including, but not limited to: arts congregate meal, exercise, and human service programs, arts, crafts, singing, dancing, group walks, games and reminiscing.
• Initiate and encourage socialization among participants.
• Assist older adults with personal care needs and mobility.
• Ensure the safety of participants by monitoring for wandering and other behaviors related to memory loss.
• Greet and welcome participants, visitors, and volunteers.
• Compile basic written records related to assigned programs or facility.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Answer the telephone and serve older adult population at a public counter.
• Promote neighborhood and community recreation events specifically for older adults.
• Perform a variety of tasks necessary for the daily functioning of the facility, including but not limited to, reservations, compiling data for statistical reports, maintaining inventory records, and operating computers and other office equipment.
• Monitor facility use; prepare and set up facilities for recreational use.

Skills

Leading activities

Communication

First aid knowledge

English literacy

Tools

Office equipment

Computers

Job description

The City of Sacramento is seeking a part-time Recreation Aide, Older Adults to lead and assist with activities for older adults, including those with memory loss. The role also involves personal care assistance and ensuring participant safety in a community recreation setting.

Responsibilities include greeting participants, documenting basic program records, coordinating with staff, and promoting elder-focused events.