Memory Care Activities Assistant

Shift Type

Full-time and part-time positions, available for 1st and 2nd shift

About the role

Sycamore Heights Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Memory Care Activities Assistant!

Caring, approachable, flexible, organized, creative, fun! If this sounds like you, apply today!

Essential Functions

• Assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating memory unit resident activities.
• Encourages resident participation in programs and activities.
• Escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
• Assists with the registration of residents for trips and programs.
• Conducts various activities at the direction of the Memory Care Director.
• Maintains necessary activity supplies, which may include outside purchasing.
• Maintains general observation of residents and shares appropriate information with staff.
• Follows departmental budget guidelines.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all Company policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Experience in activities preferred.
• Dementia Certification preferred.
• Ability to assume a leadership role in the activities department in the absence of the Memory Director.
• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical, or sensory disabilities.
• Moderate physical activity: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Repetitive standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Repetitive bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.
• Sitting for more than two (2) hours at a time.
• May require consistent computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on computer screen.
• Physical ability to travel to sites.

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer