The Town of Bourne Council on Aging seeks a qualified candidate for a part-time Respite Care Activity Leader. The Activity Leader is responsible for planning and managing recreation activities for the Respite Care Program serving the older adult population. Work includes coordinating and implementing programs and activities, monitoring participation, and providing information and assistance to the clients.
Qualifications and Education
High School diploma or equivalent, at least one (1) year of experience working with the elderly population; municipal & customer service experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
CPR/AED Certification; MEPAP Certification and/or Dementia Care Certification.
Full/Part Time & Hours & Salary
The position is a LIUNA Unit A – Grade 2, 12 hours/week, non-benefited position with a starting salary of $22.29 an hour.
Closing Date
Initial Deadline: December 15, 2023; Open until filled.
How to Apply
Department: COA Reports To: Respite Care Manager
Statement of Duties
Classification: 2 FLSA Status: Exempt
TOWN OF BOURNE
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Job Description |
Title: Respite Care Activity Leader |
Union: LIUNA A |
The Activity Leader is responsible for planning and managing recreation activities for the Respite Care Program serving the older adult population. Work includes coordinating and implementing programs and activities, monitoring participation, and providing information and assistance to the clients.
Supervision
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Respite Care Manager. The employee is familiar with the work routine and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently, with specific instruction. The supervisor provides additional, specific instruction. The supervisor provides additional specific instruction for new, difficult or unusual assignments. The employee is expected to refer unusual situations to the supervisor for further instruction. Reviews and check of employee’s work are applied to the extent sufficient to keep the supervisor aware of progress. Employee may have access to the personal information of clients.
Job Environment
Numerous standardized practices, procedures or general instruction govern the work and in some cases, may require additional interpretation. Judgment is needed to locate, select and apply the mostpertinentpractice,procedure,regulationorguideline. Theworkconsistsofavarietyof duties which generally follow standardized practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines. The sequence of work and/or the procedures followed vary according to the nature of the transaction and/or the information involved, or sought, in a particular situation.
Errors could result in delay or loss of service, and/or adverse public relations.
The employee has constant contact with the public in person, on the phone and via computer. The purpose for contact is to give or receive information, respond to inquiries, run programs and events, schedule appointments, solve problems, and make referrals. Employee also has contact with other town departments, and outside agencies and organizations to coordinate and perform work.
Essential Duties
The statements contained in this job description reflect general details, as necessary, to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties, as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or provide relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
ACTIVITY LEADER | Council on Aging – 2023
- Creates and coordinates activities for participants according to levels of cognitive abilities in order to enhance and maintain current skills.
- Works collaboratively with COA Respite Care Manager, COA Staff and volunteers to facilitate activities.
- Works with Respite Care manager on monthly activity calendar.
- Provides information and program tours for interested individuals.
- Monitors client’s participation in programs and informs the Respite care Manager andcaregiver of any changes in functional abilities for appropriate follow up action to be
taken.
- Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) i.e., getting on and off the bus,meals and snacks, chair transfer, etc.
- Schedule transportation for clients in absence of Respite Care Manager.
- Set up/clean-up of all program activities.
- Adheres to all program policies and procedures.
- Performs other similar or related work as requested by the Respite Care Manager and the
The job description and Town of Bourne job application are available on the Town of Bourne website. For initial consideration, cover letter, resume and job application should be submitted to the Bourne Human Resources Department, 24 Perry Avenue – Room 107, Buzzards Bay, MA, 02532 or electronically at BourneHR@townofbourne.com by Friday December 15, 2023. Applicants are encouraged to go to https://www.townofbourne.com/town-info and click on “Employment Opportunities.” Bourne is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
