What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Activity Assistant position at The Arbors and The Ivy Assisted Living Communities?
The Memory Care Activity Assistant will assist in the implementation of a social/recreational program for residents in our Reflections neighborhood which is a specially designed memory care program. Activities include but are not limited to spiritual, educational, intellectual, sensory motor, cognitive, social, and health/wellness. The Activity Assistant would also drive the van on various trips and excursions. This position requires evening availability, as well as every other weekend.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Director, continuously assess resident participation and engagement in activities and reports findings to the Director
Engages, encourages, motivates, and escorts residents to planned activities
Implement programs that include spiritual, educational, intellectual, sensory motor, cognitive, social, health/wellness arts and crafts, music, exercise, games, and lectures
Provide assistance to residents needing additional support during specific activities in a respectful dignified manner
Provide 1:1 “well/social” visits to residents who prefer to stay in their apartment or prefer not to join large groups, but enjoy coming out to the common areas
Meet Registry of Motor Vehicle requirements as an approved driver
Benefits
Associates Degree Preferred Or Experience Equivalent.
Must have 1 year experience (paid or volunteer) working with elders in home care, assisted living or skilled nursing facilities
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Director, continuously assess resident participation and engagement in activities and reports findings to the Director
Engages, encourages, motivates, and escorts residents to planned activities
Implement programs that include spiritual, educational, intellectual, sensory motor, cognitive, social, health/wellness arts and crafts, music, exercise, games, and lectures
Provide assistance to residents needing additional support during specific activities in a respectful dignified manner
Provide 1:1 “well/social” visits to residents who prefer to stay in their apartment or prefer not to join large groups, but enjoy coming out to the common areas
Meet Registry of Motor Vehicle requirements as an approved driver
Benefits
- PTO
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Life insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Paid Holidays/Floating Holiday
- Pet Health Insurance Programs
- Employee Assistance Plans
- Retirement Account Assistance
- Employee Appreciation Programs
Associates Degree Preferred Or Experience Equivalent.
Must have 1 year experience (paid or volunteer) working with elders in home care, assisted living or skilled nursing facilities
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.