Activities Associate (Memory Care)- FT - Starting at $17/hour

Providence Place Senior Living • Collegeville, PA

8d • $0 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Providence Place of Collegeville is seeking to recruit an energetic, compassionate individual ready to lead purposeful and engaging activities with residents who are living with dementia. The Activities Associate assists with programs and events that promote and encourage a feeling of independence and a sense of accomplishment. Encourages and motivates residents to stay active - both mentally and physically. Works closely with Activities and Caregiver staff to promote residents' quality of life, dignity and independence.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Patient, encouraging, personable, creative
• Understanding of how to work with residents who are living with dementia
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinator work with other departments
• Prior experience in retirement living preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Encourage residents to attend and participate in meetings, activities and individual appointments.
• Facilitate the daily morning meeting for residents. Distribute and a review a daily calendar of events.
• Lead stimulating cognitive exercises such as Memory Magic, Time Slips, Poetry, Book Clubs, Art Therapy, etc.
• Maintain required documentation of resident participation in programs.
• Transport and accompany residents on outings as scheduled.
• Support the Activities Coordinator by assisting with projects and programs as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED