(Office for the Aging-Tonawanda Indian Reservation)
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position is located on the Tonawanda Indian Reservation, working under the auspices of the Genesee County Office for the Aging. The work is varied in nature and involves overseeing the nutrition program and activities at the meal site. Involves personal contact with the aging and planning programs at the meal site, generally to improve the well-being of the elderly participants. Some direction may be required over other meal site employees/volunteers, and keeping written records accurately is required, to comply with State Contracts. Works under the supervision of the Nutrition Services Coordinator. Does related work, as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Prepares menus according to required guidelines, and approved by the Nutrition Services Coordinator:
Shops for groceries:
Prepares a variety of food for meals for participants:
Sets up cups, silverware, napkins, and condiments in dining room;
Assists in cleaning activities;
Assists volunteers;
Greets participants, and maintains good relationships with them;
Keeps accurate records, including number of participants in daily program;
Takes reservations, and assists in completing confidential questionnaires on each consumer as required;
Handles cash and keeps up-to-date financial records;
Attends training classes as necessary;
Drives van for senior transportation and/or for delivery of home delivered meals.
The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of characteristics, needs and interests of the aging; working knowledge of basic food preparation: working knowledge of agencies providing services to the elderly; ability to direct people; ability to relate to the elderly; good verbal and written communication skills; ability to perform simple arithmetic: good organizational skills, reliable..
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, talk and hear. The employee is also required to stand for long periods of time.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Six months experience working with the elderly in social programs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT AND CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT: Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License.