Senior Center Assistant

PACS Pennyrile Allied Community Services; Marion (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Pennyrile Allied Community Services in Marion, KY is seeking a Center Assistant to support the Center Coordinator in all aspects of running the local senior citizens center.

The role involves helping recruit elderly participants for Aging Programs, assisting in kitchen operations, delivering meals when needed, coordinating weekly programming, and preparing documentation for the Director of Aging. This position focuses on service to seniors and community impact.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with elderly individuals or in related roles is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting elderly participants for Aging Programs.
• Assist in kitchen area with inventory and meal preparation.
• Run meal routes as needed.
• Assist in running weekly programming at the Center.
• Assist the Center Coordinator with documentation to submit to the Director of Aging.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The mission of thePennyrileAllied Community Services, Inc. is toempower individuals to become self-reliant throughassistance, education, and accountability.

TheCenter AssistantwillsupporttheCoordinatorin all areas of running the local senior citizens center.

• Assistin the recruitment ofelderly persons for effective participation in Aging Programs
• Assistin the kitchen areawith inventory and preparation of meals
• Run meal routes as needed
• Assistin running weekly programming in the Center
• Assist the Center Coordinator with documentationtosubmitto the Director of Aging

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

Experiencein working with people, especially the elderly community or related work, or any equivalent combinationforeducation and/or experienceis a plus.Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written.

Pursuant to relevant state and federal laws, it is the policy of PACS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, age, pregnancy or related medical condition, marital or familial status, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, or genetic information.

Employer-employee relations shall include, but not be limited to, hiring, promotion, termination, tenure, recruitment and compensation.