Memory Care Activity Assistant

The Arbors at Westfield, is a family owned and operated assisted living community, conveniently located near downtown Westfield.

We are seeking a kind, compassionate, creative individual to join our team in the position of Memory Care Activity Assistant.

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.

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
  
  

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
  
  

Requirements:

• 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.

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