Activity Assistant Memory Care Mercer Hill at Doylestown

LCB Senior Living • Doylestown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring part-time Activity Assistants in Memory Care at Mercer Hill at Doylestown. This role involves assisting in the planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all residence activities, with a focus on creating interest and motivating residents to participate daily. The assistant will also help maintain and expand Volunteer Programs, assist residents with the residence store, and manage activity supplies. The position requires maintaining professional, warm, and caring relationships with residents and families.

Requirements

• The ability to assist in the development and implementation of activities
• The ability to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily
• Creativity and motivational skills necessary
• The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
• Requires frequent bending, stretching, stooping and lifting
• Must be able to perform tasks and work independently
• Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, database managers presentation software and Calendar/Newsletter software
• A valid drivers license in the state of work with no more than two moving violations in a three year period as determined by our insurance broker
• Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment
• Visual and auditory acuity
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs., and be able to carry objects
• Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand
• Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate

Nice To Haves

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred
• Previous experience in the recreational therapy or related field preferred
• Gerontology experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all residence activities
• Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program
• Maintains a professional, warm and caring relationship with residents and families
• Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities
• Assist with maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs
• Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store
• Assist with maintaining adequate supplies per department budget
• Assist residents to and from activities
• Assist with monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar
• Attend required on-going in-service training sessions and orientation
• Driving residents in van as needed
• Perform dual tasks and work independently

Benefits

• Great benefits starting from Day One! Health Vision Dental 401k Paid Time Off Holiday Pay (for Full-Time Associates)
• Paid Time Off Holiday Pay (for Part-Time Associates (24- 29 hours))
• Work with an Amazing Team!
• Possibility for tuition reimbursement
• Rewarding role working with seniors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees