Part Time Activity Assistant for Memory Care Community

MRC•Ellington, CT

16h

About The Position

The Activity Assistant will assist in the implementation of a social/recreational program for residents in our Memory Care floor of our assisted living community. Activities include but are not limited to: spiritual, educational, intellectual, sensory motor, cognitive, social, and health/wellness. We are looking for evening and weekend availability. Must enjoy working with seniors and be familiar with dementia.

Requirements

Associates Degree Preferred or experience equivalent.
Must have 1 year experience (paid or volunteer) working with elders in home care, assisted living or skilled nursing facilities
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Activity Director, continuously assess resident participation and engagement in activities and reports findings to the Director
Engages, encourages, motivates, and escorts residents to planned activities
Implement programs that include spiritual, educational, intellectual, sensory motor, cognitive, social, health/wellness arts and crafts, music, exercise, games, and lectures
Provide assistance to residents needing additional support during specific activities in a respectful dignified manner
Provide 1:1 “well/social” visits to residents who prefer to stay in their apartment or prefer not to join large groups, but enjoy coming out to the common areas