Memory Care Activity Assistant The Residence at Salem Woods
About The Position
The Residence at Salem Woods is seeking a Memory Care Activity Assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting in the planning, development, organization, and implementation of all residence activities, with a focus on creating engaging experiences for residents. The assistant will also help maintain relationships with residents and families, assist with transportation, manage volunteer programs, operate the residence store, maintain supplies within budget, and contribute to communication efforts like newsletters and calendars. The position requires attending in-service training and orientation, and potentially driving residents in a van. The role emphasizes performing tasks independently and collaboratively.
Requirements
- The ability to assist in the development and implementation of activities.
- The ability to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily.
- Creativity and motivational skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
- Requires frequent bending, stretching, stooping and lifting.
- Must be able to perform tasks and work independently.
- Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, database managers presentation software and Calendar/Newsletter software.
- A valid driver's license in the state of work is required with no more than two moving violations in a three-year period as determined by our insurance broker.
- Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
- Visual and auditory acuity.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs., and be able to carry objects.
- Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.
- Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in the recreational therapy or related field preferred.
- Gerontology experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of all residence activities.
- Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
- Maintain a professional, warm and caring relationship with residents and families.
- Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.
- Assist with maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs.
- Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
- Assist with maintaining adequate supplies per department budget.
- Assist residents to and from activities.
- Assist with monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
- Attend required on-going in-service training sessions and orientation.
- Driving residents in van as needed.
- Perform dual tasks and work independently.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
