Activities Assistant for Memory Care

Westminster Communities of Florida•Orlando, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Our Life Plan Community, Westminster Baldwin Park, is nestled within the desirable Baldwin Park community, known for its walkable streets, charming town center, and welcoming atmosphere. We are proud to be recognized for excellence in senior care from U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Rehab 2026. Westminster Baldwin Park, has two open position for a Full Time Cooks to assist in our new Full Service Restaurant. We are a not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults. We are currently searching for an Activities Assistant to work in the Memory Care facility. In this role, the Activities Assistant is responsible to Assist to plan, develop and direct the RAL operation of the activities department in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established policies and procedures and assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the level of interests and abilities of each resident. This position reports to the Director of Memory Care.

Requirements

Possess a minimum of a high school diploma, with interests in recreation, crafts and music helpful.
1-2 years experience in recreational activity programs for senior adults in nursing homes or related activities preferred.
Must be familiar with individuals who suffer from dementia or be willing to learn about them.
Interest and abilities in recreation, crafts, art, theater or language arts extremely helpful.

Responsibilities

Carry out daily, hand-on activities in a courteous, compassionate and enthusiastic manner which promotes a feeling of well-being and security in residents.
Implement age appropriate activities for residents in a manner appropriate for residents’ abilities and which take dignity issues & physical limitations into consideration.
Spend time with individual residents spontaneously, as needs arise, to promote feeling of well-being and security.
Assist with the preparation of the monthly activity material; distribute calendars and special event notices.
Update and maintain the “Resident Likes & Dislikes” for planning purposes.
Fill in Daily Activity Boards on each floor, with dates & times of scheduled activities.
Maintain records of program/event attendance and notations of any notice of behavioral or physical issues with residents which affect their abilities to participate in programs or which interfere with effective programming for other residents.
Submit documentation and/or notations to supervisor in a timely manner.
Assist the supervisor with purchasing needs/material for daily or monthly activities for residents.
Positively promote activities and encourage resident participation.