Memory Care Activity Assistant

Arbors at Greenfield • Greenfield, MA

4h

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. This position requires evening availability, as well as every other weekend.

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

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

Benefits

• PTO
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Holidays/Floating Holiday
• Pet Health Insurance Programs
• Employee Assistance Plans
• Retirement Account Assistance
• Employee Appreciation Programs

What This Job Offers

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