Activities Assistant for Memory Care

Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living, dedicated to a mission and ministry of service to older adults, providing senior living communities that offer an active lifestyle and excellent care to residents.

About the role

Provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with nursing care procedures and as directed by supervisor. Preserve residents’ dignity, honor resident rights, provide good customer service, communicate appropriately, and adhere to federal and state compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily, hands-on activities in a courteous, compassionate, and enthusiastic manner which promotes a feeling of well-being and security in residents.
• Implement age-appropriate activities for residents in a manner appropriate for residents’ abilities, taking dignity issues and physical limitations into consideration.
• Spend time with individual residents spontaneously, as needs arise, to promote a feeling of well-being and security.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly activity material; distribute calendars and special event notices.
• Update and maintain the “Resident Likes & Dislikes” for planning purposes.
• Fill in Daily Activity Boards on each floor with dates and times of scheduled activities.
• Maintain records of program/event attendance and notations of any behavioral or physical issues with residents that affect their ability to participate in programs or interfere with effective programming for other residents.
• Submit documentation and/or notations to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assist the supervisor with purchasing needs/material for daily or monthly activities for residents.
• Positively promote activities and encourage resident participation.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of a high school diploma, with interests in recreation, crafts, and music helpful.
• 1-2 years of experience in recreational activity programs for senior adults in nursing homes or related activities preferred.
• Must be familiar with individuals who suffer from dementia or be willing to learn about them.
• Interest and abilities in recreation, crafts, art, theater, or language arts are extremely helpful.

Benefits

• Flexible Hours
• Fun Work Environment
• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Fitness Facility Onsite
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Café
• Vacation Pay
• Parking
• Career Advancement