The Putnam County Office for Senior Resources is seeking Aging Services Aides to work for the County's Senior Centers!

Work involves providing assistance and care of various types to the elderly, in support of a variety of Office for Senior Resources activities and programs. Responsibilities include providing assistance to senior citizens relative to awareness and explanation of, application to, and paperwork for a range of programs and benefits available to them, both on the County level and other sources.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

When assigned to a day care site:

• Participates in all daily activities of day care site, such as conversation with clients, participation in occupational activities with clients, assisting clients with eating, toileting, and personal care, and related activities;
• Maintains records relative to staff time and to client information;
• Produces reports relative to staff time and mandated client information, as needed;

When assigned to the outreach program:

• Participates in activities in support of Office for Senior Resources programs;
• Works directly with senior citizens or their delegates to help identify and meet needs;
• Makes home visits when requested by senior citizen, and reports to professional staff;
• Explains, informs, and distributes material relative to resources, services and benefits available in the community;
• Assists Senior Citizens in understanding various programs and benefits;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a comparable diploma.

SCHEDULE: 25 hours/week, Monday through Friday

SALARY: $23,521-$28,287

BENEFITS:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

APPLICATION: www.putnamcountyny.com/personnel

Applications and resumes may be submitted to the Putnam County Personnel Department by mail or email:

putnampersonnel@putnamcountyny.gov

Putnam County Personnel Department

110 Old Route 6, Bldg 3

Carmel NY, 10512