Memory Care Activities Assistant

Priority Life Care • Newburgh, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Priority Life Care (PLC), we believe everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and respect, including our coworkers. If you are looking to serve and make a positive difference in someone’s life — and light the way in senior care — you may be a fit for our committed, professional team. Priority Life Care is also a designated “Great Place to Work”! When you choose to work at PLC, we provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization. Join our team today and love what you do! At Priority Life Care, our mission is to light the way in senior care, with respect to affordability and independence. MEMORY CARE ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT: Assist in coordinating, developing, executing, and maintaining quality activity programs to provide opportunities for residents to engage in meaningful social and diversified activities. This position will be dedicated to the Memory Care unit and requires completion of dementia management training/certification.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; minimum of 1 years of experience conducting activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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 a plus
• Must have a clean driving record and be able to drive a large resident passenger vehicle
• This position will be dedicated to the Memory Care unit and requires completion of dementia management training/certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating, developing, executing, and maintaining quality activity programs to provide opportunities for residents to engage in meaningful social and diversified activities.
• Promotes self-esteem and social interaction of residents and encourages participation in activities
• Observes, analyzes, and records residents’ participation during activities
• Orders needed supplies (i.e. art and craft supplies, party supplies, etc.) and tracks inventory
• Provides bedside activities for residents unable to attend regularly scheduled activities
• Identifies and provides adaptive devices for residents with sensory deficits (i.e., large-print books, tape recorders)
• Updates calendars and, prepares and posts a monthly activity calendar
• Drives the community van/bus as needed
• Reports all concerns and/or complaints to the Memory Care Program Coordinator
• Attends all training and/or certification programs required
• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
• Promotes and exemplifies the Priority Life Care mission and values at all times

Benefits

• Competitive wages and PTO
• Exceptional career advancement opportunities through our "Pathway to Promotion" program
• A full range of 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
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee referral bonuses
• On-demand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!
• Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year Award?

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED