Activities Assistant (Memory Care) (FT)

Arcadia at Limerick Pointe • Limerick Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents. This role involves assisting, inviting, and encouraging residents to participate in activities, assessing and managing the facilitation of a comprehensive activities program, and attending community planned functions. The position also includes coordinating events, planning for holidays and special events, and coordinating holiday decorations. Collaboration with other departments to ensure equipment and supplies are available, planning and facilitating mixed groups, and maintaining activity areas in an orderly manner are key aspects of this role. Additionally, the Activities Assistant will assist in maintaining an inventory of supplies, oversee the daily care of animals and plants within the program, assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events, and distribute the community newsletter. Introducing the program to new residents, assisting the Director in leadership of the wellness program, working with volunteer staff, addressing resident groups, and documenting resident participation are also responsibilities. Maintaining resident common areas and activity areas in accordance with infection control procedures and performing other assigned duties are also part of the role.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
• Interact with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Responds promptly to resident needs.
• Supports organization'sاشتغال goals and values.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to use software to design calendars and signs; use email and the Internet.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years’ experience preferred in assisted living, personal care, long-term care or experience/exposure to the senior population.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Assist, invite and encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Assess, plan and manage facilitation of a comprehensive activities program utilizing team members and volunteers.
• Attend community planned functions and coordinate events from beginning to end.
• Help plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Coordinate holiday decorations for the community.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for activities and special events.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate appropriate mixed groups.
• Maintain activity areas in an orderly manner.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and craft services.
• Oversee daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services.
• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events. Post and distribute the calendar.
• Distribute community newsletter.
• Meet with new residents to introduce the program.
• Assist Director in leadership of the wellness program.
• Work with volunteer staff.
• Address resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Document resident participation in activities.
• Maintain resident common areas, activity areas and workspace in accordance with appropriate infection control procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits (available day one of your first full month of employment)
• Generous PTO package
• Birthday as a paid holiday
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree