Senior Services- Respite Care Coordinator/Custodian

DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Job Title: Respite Care Coordinator/Custodian
Department: Dawson County Senior Services
Salary: $14.80 Hourly
Status: full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL 5 PM MAY 30, 2023

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the interaction, activities, engagement, and care for respite clients along with daily custodial duties for Senior Services buildings including dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning restrooms, etc.   Employee receives supervision from Senior Service Director.

Job Requirements:
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred and the applicant must have the ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.  Applicant must possess sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.  Applicant must have previous experience with senior clients in a daily activity center, and some custodial experience preferred.  Must be physically able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.  Applicant must provide good customer service and have the ability to interact with people of all ages and abilities. Individual must be a citizen of the United States or qualified to work in the United States, have no felony convictions, must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and be able to pass a background check and a drug screening.

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To apply, please go to our website at www.dawsoncountyga.gov and apply online.  Paper applications are also available online or may be picked up in the Human Resources Department.  Paper applications may be mailed or delivered to the Dawson County Human Resources Department, 25 Justice Way, Suite 2233, Dawsonville, GA 30534; Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM; or emailed to DCemployment@dawsoncountyga.gov. All applications submitted are subject to public disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Dawson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.