Memory Care Activities Assistant (WAGE)

Hiring range: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center is seeking a Memory Care Aide for the weekend evening shift to provide approved therapeutic recreation programs for residents with dementia.

About the Role

Qualified candidates will help carry out the objective of the facility as part of total resident care and ensure the protection of residents during these activities. This is a wage position with no benefits. Ability to work every other weekend from 12 PM – 8:30 PM and occasional extra evenings as needed is required, with the potential for additional shifts. Hours may not exceed 1,500 in a year between May 1st – April 30th.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination of programs with other departments in the Center and with community resources as assigned.
• Conducts recreation and leisure programs to meet the assessed needs, interest, and capabilities of the residents.
• Maintains a daily attendance log and documents residents’ level of involvement.
• Assist with setting meal trays and escorting residents to the dining hall.

Requirements

• Knowledge of memory care programming with demonstrated experience in caring for residents with dementia.
• Must possess the physical ability to turn, bend, and lift without restrictions.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate ideas.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a long-term care or adult geriatric setting.

Special Requirements

• Successful completion of a Background Criminal History Check (including FBI-based fingerprint check), reference and employment verifications, and Pre-Employment Drug Test are required.
• TB Skin Testing will be completed upon hire.
• Must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Regulation; all employees must be vaccinated or receive an exemption as a condition of employment. New hires who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status will need to request a medical or religious accommodation and may be subject to testing requirements.