Job Summary:

This position is responsible for planning, developing and providing a quality Activity/Socialization Program designed to assist memory care residents in using their personal potential both physically and mentally.

Essential Job Functions:

• Must have excellent communication skills; written and verbal: to be able to read aloud, speak in front of groups and formulate ideas on paper.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must possess the following mental abilities: alertness, judgment, initiative, mathematical ability, creativity and imagination.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to work irregular hours, occasional weekends and evenings.
• Must possess leadership/supervisory skills.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develops and maintains an activities program which is reflective of the residents’ interests. Leads activity groups including exercise classes.
• Communicates and coordinates activity programming with all departments.
• Supervises the activities programming provided by all personnel.
• Develops and updates policies and procedures related to the activities program.
• Responsible for meeting any applicable regulatory requirements as they relate to activities.
• Must order and maintain supplies needed for activities.
• Assists other departments with special events and family functions.
• Ability to learn and assist in other areas of the building.
• Must report observed resident changes to the RN.
• Completes required documentation.
• Offers suggestions and ideas for improvement.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills and other emergency situations.
• Reports injuries to self, residents or visitors immediately to the supervisor.
• Maintains at all times privacy and confidentiality of resident, residents’ records and residents’ living environment.
• Understands and adheres to the Vulnerable Adult and Abuse prevention policy. Is familiar with the home care Bill of Rights and adheres to it.
• Appropriately communicates with resident and/or resident’s family.
• Assists with the transportation of residents to and from local appointments/and/or doctor’s appointments if assigned.
• Works as a team member with other personnel, RN, housing manager and the community.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
• Assists residents in developing interpersonal relationships in socializing effectively and in developing the confidence needed to participate in group activities.
• Must be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Promotes residents’ independence, not dependence, by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Must be punctual, with satisfactory attendance record. Provide proper notice of tardiness or absence.
• Must have knowledge of crafts and games; record keeping procedures, activity procedures and knowledge of the community.

Education and Experience:

High school education. Some experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. Minimal sitting. Occasionally climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear; feel or smell.

Work Environment:

• The noise level is usually moderate to minimal.
• Inside work while assisting residents.
• Minimal exposure to blood borne pathogens, Infectious diseases.
• Exposure to chemicals and cleaning products.

Certifications, License, Registrations and Other Requirements:

• Must receive a “not disqualified” criminal background result from Department of Human Services.
• Must be free from TB based on appropriate screening.

The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management personnel.

Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as needs prevail. This document is for management communication only and is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Roseville, MN 55113 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Roseville, MN 55113: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person