Activities Assistant | Senior Living

Careage•DuPont, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Patriots Landing is hiring a Part-Time/On-Call Activities Assistant to support their memory care residents with daily activities. This role is ideal for an active, fun, self-starter who wants to join the Careage team and lead exercise classes for residents. The position involves working Saturdays and Sundays, with a varying shift schedule that may include some evenings and weekend outings.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or GED, college degree preferred.
Possess a minimum of one (1) year marketing, customer service, caregiving and/or activities planning in a senior living environment.
Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak English.
Must possess strong oral, written, and computer skills.
Must be reliable and have cheerful, outgoing personality.
Must be capable of meeting specified ongoing state and regulatory requirements.
CPR/First Aid
Food Handlers

Nice To Haves

Previous experience is a plus.
Prefer individual with experience working with a senior population in an assisted living environment, particularly those with memory issues/dementia.

Responsibilities

Uphold Mission, philosophies and values of facility.
Keep abreast of area and community functions.
Organize and help plan monthly activity calendar including elements of variety, quality, and interests appropriate to the needs of memory care residents in cooperation w/ Act. Director.
Facilitate daily in-house group and one-on-one activities.
Help maintain entertainment and supplies budget in coordination with A/L director.
Drive, load and unload community bus. No CDL required.
Communicate with residents as to preferences, comments and concerns via monthly resident council meeting.
Coordinate decorating community for monthly themes, holidays and events along with A/L Director.
Implement monthly special events with A/L Dir. including birthday party and other social event or celebration.
Create opportunities for artistic enrichment and creativity using crafts designed for successful outcomes, regardless of skill or cognitive level.
Maintain a cheerful, enthusiastic attitude while consistently promoting and encouraging resident participation and involvement in activities and socialization.
Develop teamwork and cooperative attitude with care staff to better involve them in activities.
Assist care staff and residents at mealtimes as permitted/able.
Respond/assist in resident, staff, guest or community emergency per guidelines.
Maintain equipment and supplies in a clean and orderly manner, report deficiencies to the Maintenance Director.
Assist Act. Director in making a weekly supply shopping list as needs arise.
Be aware of Res. Dietary and Medical restrictions, i.e. who is diabetic, or requires thickened liquids, who uses a walker/wheelchair.
Report unusual incidents or marked change of resident behavior to ED and/or HWD, as appropriate.
Maintain professional, sensitive attitude when dealing with residents, family, staff, and others.
Attend meetings and trainings as required.
Any other duties as required by the ED.