Full Time Activity Assistant (Memory Care)
Peregrine Senior Living · Slingerlands, NY · 3 wk ago
On-siteAdministrative$16–$17.5/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Ledesigns and implements programs that enrich the lives of residents.
- Supervises and offers diverse recreational activities to residents, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Develops tailored programs for residents who may be confined to their rooms.
- Motivates and engages residents to participate in planned activities.
- Communicates upcoming activities to residents and updates the activity schedule.
- Welcomes new residents, integrating them into the community and fostering connections.
- Plans and decorates community spaces for various occasions, such as seasons and holidays.
- Organizes monthly birthday parties to celebrate residents.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease and related Dementia’s.
- Experience in and knowledge of senior living environments, including Assisted Living, Memory care, and Enhanced Assisted Living.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience working with adult recreation.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to plan and execute engaging activities.
- Knowledge of senior living and dementia care principles.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
- Aetna Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Child Care Reimbursement
- Compassionate PTO Donation Program
- Flexible Scheduling
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- PTO Cash Out Program
- Retirement Plan – 401(k) with company match
Pay
- $16 - $17.50 per hour - based on experience
Schedule
- Full Time: Sunday – Thursday, or Tuesday – Friday; flexible hours