Peninsula Volunteers Rosener House Adult Day Services in Menlo Park offers a therapeutic
recreation program for older adults with disabilities along with health and support services. Visit
our website at www.penvol.org for more program information.
As a valued member of our team, the Activity Leader works to provide recreational, social,
educational activities in a busy, lively, positive environment in a state-of-the-art day center for
older adults who are living with Alzheimer’s disease, post-stroke, Parkinson’s disease and other
age-related conditions. Activities include leading movement exercises, arts & crafts, sensory
stimulation, gardening, games, and many different avenues for musical expression. Creativity,
sense of humor, enthusiasm and patience are required, as is sensitivity to the needs of older
adults with disabilities. Ability to play a musical instrument, such as guitar, and to sing, are large
pluses!
Must be a team player with the skill to lead large and small group activities, have the physical
ability to assist participants, follow written and oral directions, multi-task and prioritize. An
opportunity to develop/improve your skills in communication, inter-personal relationships, and
teamwork!
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Interest in working with older adults with disabilities including Alzheimer’s disease.
Some experience preferred.
- Ability to plan and lead large and small group activities.
- Skill in communicating verbally and non-verbally with participants.
- Ability to work with team to maintain calm, positive, joyful environment.
- California Dept. of Social Services and F.B.I. criminal record clearance required prior to
employment.
- TB test and fitness for duty exam required.
- Able to occasionally lift up to fifty pounds while assisting participants.
- Regularly required to walk, stand, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, reach, carry.
- Frequently required to push wheelchairs.
HOURS: Full-time Position, Monday through Friday; generous benefit package including paid
vacation, sick leave, 401(k), paid holidays.
Send cover letter and resume to
[email protected]
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
