Memory Care Activity Assistant The Residence at Salem Woods

LCB Senior Living • Salem, NH

5d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a Memory Care Engagement Assistant at The Residence at Salem Woods in Salem, New Hampshire. The role assists with planning, developing, organizing, and implementing residence activities and helps create interest and motivate residents to participate. The assistant works with residents and families, supports community outings and volunteer programs, and helps maintain the residence store, activity supplies, calendar, and newsletter. The position may include driving residents in a van as needed. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available. The listed hourly pay range is $18.50–$21.00, based on experience.

Requirements

• Ability to assist in developing and implementing activities.
• Ability to create interest in activities and motivate residents to participate daily.
• Creativity and motivational skills.
• Effective oral and written English communication skills.
• Ability to perform tasks and work independently.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, database managers, presentation software, and calendar/newsletter software.
• Valid driver's license in the state of work, with no more than two moving violations in a three-year period as determined by the insurance broker.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 15 pounds, push and pull carts, and perform the physical activities described in the posting.
• Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment, and visual and auditory acuity.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in recreational therapy or a related field preferred.
• Gerontology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, developing, organizing, and implementing residence activities.
• Suggest ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
• Maintain a professional, warm, and caring relationship with residents and families.
• Help arrange transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.
• Help maintain and expand Volunteer Programs.
• Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
• Help maintain adequate department supplies within budget.
• Assist residents to and from activities.
• Help prepare the monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
• Attend required ongoing in-service training sessions and orientation.
• Drive residents in a van as needed.
• Perform dual tasks and work independently.

Benefits

• Full-time associates: health, vision, and dental benefits starting from day one.
• Full-time associates: 401(k).
• Full-time associates: paid time off and holiday pay.
• Part-time associates working 24–29 hours: paid time off and holiday pay.
• Possibility of tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED