Full-Time Activities Assistant | Memory Care

We are seeking a dependable, energetic Part-Time Activities Assistant to join our team and help create meaningful daily experiences for residents in our assisted living memory care community.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, brings a positive attitude, and is looking for a rewarding part-time position with a consistent weekly schedule and opportunities for additional hours

Schedule:
Monday-Friday | 32 hours per week

• Monday-Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:00PM
• Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Friday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

What makes Oasis Dementia Care different?

• Located on the East Side of Evansville, just blocks away from Ascension St. Vincent Hospital.
• On the city bus route.
• Locally owned and operated so we’re able to treat our employees as individuals, with a unique set of circumstances.
• We support our team members and invest in their development!
• Low staff to resident ratio!
• Our team members are encouraged/expected to take time to engage our residents.
• We provide you with the time and technology to get to know our residents so you can build a great relationship and genuinely deliver amazing care.
• Evansville's first stand-alone licensed assisted living community dedicated to dementia care.

Responsibilities:

• Organizes and implements daily activities that enrich the lives of residents with a person-centered focus.
• Ensure scheduled activities start on time.
• Socialize with residents, their family members and other staff to learn the personal preferences, interests, needs and any limitations of the resident related to activities.
• Maintains and/or provides oversight in maintaining documentation and participation records in accordance with community and state regulations.
• Maintain organization of supplies, craft patterns/ideas, craft equipment and any other tools utilized to conduct activities.
• Assist with meal services.
• Communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Follows guidance of the Activity Director and reports all imperative information to them as needed.
• Attend specialized training in-services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience and training in Dementia/Alzheimer’s strongly preferred for the memory care unit
• Creativity and a passion for enhancing the lives of seniors.
• Ability to go outside of your comfort zone which could include dancing, singing, or being silly in front of others.
• Empathy, patience, and compassion.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to adapt activities to meet the diverse needs of neighbors (residents).
• Ability to assist with neighbor mobility when necessary.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13