Memory Care Activity Assistant- per diem

Arbors at Chicopee • Chicopee, MA

11h

About The Position

The Memory Care Activity Assistant will assist in the implementation of a social/recreational program for residents in our Reflections neighborhood which is a specially designed memory care program. Activities include but are not limited to spiritual, educational, intellectual, sensory motor, cognitive, social, and health/wellness. The Activity Assistant would also drive the van on various trips and excursions.

Requirements

• Associates Degree Preferred or experience equivalent.
• Must have 1 year experience (paid or volunteer) working with elders in home care, assisted living or skilled nursing facilities
• Meet Registry of Motor Vehicle requirements as an approved driver

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director, continuously assess resident participation and engagement in activities and reports findings to the Director
• Engages, encourages, motivates, and escorts residents to planned activities
• Implement programs that include spiritual, educational, intellectual, sensory motor, cognitive, social, health/wellness arts and crafts, music, exercise, games, and lectures
• Provide assistance to residents needing additional support during specific activities in a respectful dignified manner
• Provide 1:1 “well/social” visits to residents who prefer to stay in their apartment or prefer not to join large groups, but enjoy coming out to the common areas
• Meet Registry of Motor Vehicle requirements as an approved driver

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree