Memory Care Activities Assistant

Magnolias of Lancaster (Memory Care) (Priority Life Care)•East Hempfield Township, PA

About The Position

The Memory Care Activities Assistant helps coordinate, develop, deliver, and maintain quality activity programs that give residents opportunities to participate in meaningful social and varied activities. The position is dedicated to the Memory Care unit and requires completion of dementia management training or certification. The role supports residents’ self-esteem and social interaction, including residents who cannot attend scheduled activities, and works in accordance with applicable health care and safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience conducting activities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Clean driving record and ability to drive a large resident passenger vehicle.
Completion of dementia management training or certification is required.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification.
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 activity 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, prepare, and post the 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, health care, and safety standards.
Promote and exemplify Priority Life Care’s mission and values.

Benefits

Competitive wages and PTO.
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 through ZayZoon.
Rewards based on years of service and the PLC Employee of the Year Award.