What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant, Memory Care position at Carlton Senior Living?
About Us
At Carlton, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults by offering personalized care and fostering a warm and supportive environment. We know it takes a special group of individuals to help our residents live their lives to the fullest, surrounded by love, kindness, and care. We believe happy employees ensure happy residents. With attractive benefits, hands-on training, and opportunities for career advancement, we take great pride in recruiting people who embrace and embody our unique culture of caring.
Join our exceptional team at Carlton Senior Living as our Activities Assistant!
Why work with us:
- Annual Raises
- Anniversary Bonus
- Immediate Pay
- Fitness/Education Reimbursement
- Complimentary employee meals
- Holiday pay
- Sick/Vacation Time
- Medical, Dental, Vision and more!
What We Are Hiring For: Thursday to Monday Full time 10:30am-6:00pm.
Pay Range: $17.50-18
What Youll Do:
- Lead and assist with group and one-on-one activities designed to engage residents in all GEM States (Teepa Snow's model) with exciting opportunities to stimulate the mind, promote health, and enrich the soul each day.
- Provide hands-on support during games, education programs, music sessions, art activities, social events, excursions, and more.
- Promote resident participation by creating a welcoming and encouraging environment.
- Assist with setting up and cleaning up activity spaces, ensuring safety and accessibility for all residents.
- May assist our residents with activities of daily living that can include dressing, escorting ,transfer assistance, and meal assistance.
- Support safety protocols, emergency plans, and elopement prevention practices.
- Foster a warm, collaborative atmosphere with residents, families, and team members.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years or older, per Title 22 requirements
- Experience working with older adults or other vulnerable populations.
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care and Gem States.
- Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic personality with strong communication skills.
- Creativity and adaptability in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Must be computer literate for communication, scheduling, ordering, tracking, basic graphic design, and activities and outing research.