Senior Center Meals & Activities Aide

Presbyterian Senior Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Senior Services in New York City operates ten centers and serves thousands of older adults daily. As a Program Aide you will serve meals, follow food safety guidelines, and assist in programming to keep members healthy, engaged and connected.

This role reports to the Program Director and may require occasional weekends, holidays, and evening hours to cover events and activities. You will help create menus, assist with programming, and engage with members to promote wellness.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lift 25–60 lbs.
• Physical stamina for long periods while standing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible with hours including weekends and evenings.
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to center members.
• Prepare food to be served.
• Follow safety guidelines for food handling and service.
• Create and post menus.
• Clean equipment and work surfaces.
• Assist Center Program Coordinator with programming.
• Engage with members.
• Facilitate group workshops.
• Promote center activities.
• Locations changes may occur if coverage is needed.
• Occasional weekends, holidays and evening hours may be required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Flexibility

Dependability

Diversity awareness

Stamina / physical endurance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Presbyterian Senior Services in New York City operates ten centers and serves thousands of older adults daily. As a Program Aide you will serve meals, follow food safety guidelines, and assist in programming to keep members healthy, engaged and connected.

This role reports to the Program Director and may require occasional weekends, holidays, and evening hours to cover events and activities. You will help create menus, assist with programming, and engage with members to promote wellness.