Memory Care Activity Assistant

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, scheduling and conducting lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Assists in planning appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Assists in recruiting and developing additional resources for services to the residents.
• Assists in advising and motivating residents regarding appropriate individual and group activities based on resident interests and opportunities for growth.
• Assists in preparing and organizing a calendar of events submitted to the Memory Care Director for final approval.
• Assists in posting and distributing the calendar.
• Assists in developing and printing the community newsletter.
• Assists with purchases and maintaining equipment and supplies in accordance with budgetary guidelines.
• Assists in organizing and supervising a volunteer staff.
• Assists in addressing resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Participates in community in-services.
• Demonstrates competence in Federal, State and Local regulations, assisted living as applicable; ensures compliance.
• Assists in developing, facilitating and analyzing resident surveys to determine ongoing activities are in place that meet the resident interests.
• Assists in planning, coordinating and facilitating appropriate mixed group activities.
• Assists in developing and facilitating daily displays of activities on bulletin boards and/or kiosks in lobbies, elevators, dining rooms and other resident and team member communication centers.
• Assists in maintaining a robust public relations program in support of the activities programming and community relations.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds. Must have strong organizational and communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, and standing for extended periods of time. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.