Weekend Memory Care Activities Assistant
About The Position
Quail Park of Lynnwood is hiring a Life Engagement Assistant for its Tribute Memory Care Department. The role plans, assists with, coordinates, and participates in social events, outings, and on-site activities to support residents’ social, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs. It also supports the care team by keeping social history profiles up to date and modeling communication and behavior-management strategies. The assistant must be able to drive the bus for outings; training is provided. The posting lists a weekend shift of 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. It also includes a separate description listing a Wednesday-through-Sunday schedule from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The stated pay rate is $23.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience working in a senior living environment and/or in social activity leadership.
- Previous experience working in a memory care setting.
- CNA/HCA.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, guests, and team members.
- Meet health-related requirements pertaining to state licensure.
- Maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handler’s credentials.
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementing scheduled resident activities.
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and participating in social events, outings, and on-site activities that meet residents’ social, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs.
- Model communication and behavior-management strategies for community team members, and engage residents in meaningful activities and social interaction.
- Ensure resident activities, outings, and events occur according to schedule.
- Assist with recruiting, training, and scheduling enough volunteers to support the community activity program.
- Support the team in providing resident care and activities safely and effectively while maintaining resident dignity, choice, and respect.
- Drive the bus for outings; training will be provided.
- Keep resident social history profiles up to date.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Retirement plan contribution match.
- Vacation and sick time.
- Paid holidays.
- Team member meals.
- Professional growth is encouraged.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
