Memory Care Activities Assistant

Ohio Living•Avon, OH

About The Position

The Memory Care Activities Assistant, described in the posting as an Enrichment Caregiver, assists with providing an enrichment activities program for a resident neighborhood. The program reflects residents’ varied interests and provides meaningful, enriching activities. The role helps maintain a home-like setting and provides residents with assistance and support with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. The position develops and implements activities to address residents’ spiritual, physical, social, and psychosocial needs; conducts activities; and encourages and assists residents to attend activities of interest. It provides quality resident care in accordance with community philosophy, policies, resident rights, and individual service plans. The role also communicates resident-related information to team members on a need-to-know basis, reports changes in residents’ conditions, and follows applicable community policies, training requirements, and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
When supporting, lifting, or transferring residents, use proper body mechanics and safety measures prescribed by the residence.
Stand or walk up to 8 hours in a typical eight-hour day and sit up to 2 hours.
Frequently support up to 70 pounds.
Occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
Frequently kneel, bend, and reach.

Nice To Haves

One year of activities experience preferred.
One year of job-related experience in a senior living environment preferred.
Two years of STNA/NA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive activities program that addresses residents’ spiritual, physical, social, and psychosocial needs.
Conduct activities as needed and encourage and assist residents to attend activities that interest them.
Maintain an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities and report supply needs to the enrichment coordinator.
Coordinate activities involving other departments with the appropriate department head.
Assist volunteer associates and make small-group presentations.
Provide quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with community philosophy, policies, and resident rights.
Observe residents within patient care policy guidelines and promptly report conditions requiring attention to the Care Coordinator.
Assist residents in meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and follow each resident’s individual service plan.
Notify the clinical director and care coordinator of changes in residents’ conditions.
Ambulate and transfer residents as needed using appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
Assist residents with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
Interact with residents to support quality care and positive resident/staff relations.
Work with the clinical director and other disciplines to support quality resident care.
Complete daily assignments and report problems to the enrichment coordinator.
Follow community safety guidelines and procedures; offer choice, maintain dignity, promote individuality, and protect resident rights.
Attend regular staff meetings and required training sessions.
Communicate resident information to team members on a need-to-know basis according to residence policies and procedures.
Notify a supervisor or the Clinical Director of observed changes in a resident’s condition.
Maintain a positive and professional manner toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
Comply with organization, local, state, and federal requirements and Ohio Living policies and procedures.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the enrichment coordinator or supervisor.