Memory Care Activities Assistant

Priority Life Care•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

The Memory Care Activities Assistant helps coordinate, develop, execute, and maintain quality activity programs that give residents opportunities to engage in meaningful social and diversified activities. The position is dedicated to the Memory Care unit and requires completion of dementia management training or certification. The assistant supports residents’ participation and well-being, including providing bedside activities for residents who cannot attend scheduled activities, and drives the community van or bus as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience conducting activities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a clean driving record and be able to drive a large resident passenger vehicle.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
Prior experience in long-term care, home health, or related service industries.
Prior experience working with dementia and/or memory care.

Responsibilities

Promote residents’ self-esteem and social interaction and encourage participation in activities.
Observe, analyze, and record residents’ participation during activities.
Order needed supplies, such as art, craft, and party supplies, and track inventory.
Provide bedside activities for residents unable to attend regularly scheduled activities.
Identify and provide adaptive devices for residents with sensory deficits, such as large-print books and tape recorders.
Update calendars and prepare and post a monthly activity calendar.
Drive the community van or bus as needed.
Report concerns and complaints to the Memory Care Program Coordinator.
Attend required training and certification programs.
Comply with applicable state, federal, and other health care and safety standards.
Promote and exemplify Priority Life Care’s mission and values.

Benefits

Competitive wages and paid time off.
Career advancement opportunities through the Pathway to Promotion program.
Health plans, including vision and dental.
SwiftMD telemedicine at low or no cost.
Special pay rates on holidays.
$10,000 company-paid life insurance.
Voluntary short-term disability, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement savings plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee referral bonuses.
On-demand wages via ZayZoon.
Years of Service rewards program and PLC Employee of the Year Award.