Activities Assistant (Memory Care)

Arcadia at Limerick Pointe is hiring a full-time Activities Assistant in Memory Care for a temporary assignment (approximately 2-4 months).

About the Role

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Assist, invite and encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Assess, plan and manage facilitation of a comprehensive activities program utilizing team members and volunteers.
• Attend community planned functions and coordinate events from beginning to end.
• Help plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Coordinate holiday decorations for the community.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for activities and special events.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate appropriate mixed groups.
• Maintain activity areas in an orderly manner.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and craft services.
• Oversee daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services.
• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events.
• Post and distribute the calendar.
• Distribute community newsletter.
• Meet with new residents to introduce the program.
• Assist Director in leadership of the wellness program.
• Work with volunteer staff.
• Address resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Document resident participation in activities.
• Maintain resident common areas, activity areas and workspace in accordance with appropriate infection control procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years’ experience preferred in assisted living, personal care, long-term care or experience/exposure to the senior population.

Skills

• Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
• Interact with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Responds promptly to resident needs.
• Supports organization's goals and values.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to use software to design calendars and signs; use email and the Internet.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits (available day one of your first full month of employment).
• Generous PTO package, including your birthday as a paid holiday.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Employee assistance program.

About Us

Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, Vantage Point Retirement Living is a senior living development and management company that has been ensuring area seniors enjoy vibrant, carefree, and healthy lifestyles since 1995. Widely recognized for our hands-on, personal involvement, we have decades of experience creating incredible communities. We are a local family-run organization backed by big-business experience, but regionally focused. Our family-oriented company is invested in our senior living communities because we live here, too.