What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Specialist position at Woodlands Memory Care of Lewiston?
Description
Do you have prior experience working with senior citizens and their families? If you would like to use your talents as a singer, dancer, artist or trivia expert, consider joining our team. We offer the opportunity to improve the lives of others while fulfilling your own career goals! Hiring immediately!
Woodlands Senior Living is the first senior living organization in Maine to have earned an accreditation by The Joint Commission! What does this mean for you? You could have the opportunity to work with an organization that has surpassed high-level standards of quality, safety and experience for the residents, families and staff served.
We are a Maine-based, family-owned-and-operated organization that provides the people of Maine a trusted partner in assisted living and memory care. Our mission is to make each day the best day possible for every resident we serve. Our teammates are committed to high standards of behavior to deliver the highest quality of care and provide a safe and inclusive work environment. Hiring immediately!
What you will do as an Activities Specialist:
- Implement a program of social, recreational, and intellectual activities in accordance with the company’s Monthly Activity calendar, current federal and state regulations, established standards and company polies and procedures.
- Acts as a cheerleader to promote participation.
- Escorts residents to/from activities as necessary.
- Maintains supplies in a neat and orderly manner and to ensure their durability. Maintains a written inventory of current supplies.
- Assists with the service of meals.
Requirements
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Certification as Activities Professional, Personal Support Specialist, Certified Residential Medication Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant or have previously held an active Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
- Must provide proof of immunization/immunity to MMR, Varicella, Influenza.
- Strong command of the English language with the ability to follow oral and written instructions with precision.
Salary : $17 - $26