Activities Assistant (Memory Care) (PT)

About the Role

Arcadia at Limerick Pointe is seeking an Activities Assistant in Memory Care to help plan, schedule, and conduct programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities for 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 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.
• Respond promptly to resident needs.
• Support organization's goals and values.
• Balance 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 the Company

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. 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.