Memory Care Activity Assistant - PER DIEM
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Memory Care Activity Assistant leads planned activity programs and helps achieve resident engagement that supports sensory, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. The role develops awareness of residents’ interests and needs to promote positive dining experiences and recreational activities that encourage intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual enrichment. Duties and assignments may be adjusted at the discretion of the manager or designee. As a company representative and team member, the Activity Assistant is expected to act professionally and support resident satisfaction. The position has open availability for shifts scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The listed pay is $18.00–$20.00. The employer describes a comprehensive rewards and benefits package, with eligibility determined by employment status and regularly scheduled hours.
Requirements
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher.
Responsibilities
- Create a pleasant dining-room experience for residents, which may include appropriate entertainment and engagement.
- Maintain an accurate pantry list and communicate inventory needs to the Dining Liaison for stocking.
- Assist residents to and from dining and activity rooms using safe transfer techniques and appropriate assistive devices.
- Plan and lead therapeutic activities of interest with enthusiasm and compassion.
- Visit residents in their rooms to build relationships and identify their preferences.
- Interact with residents and their families to provide direction and build enthusiasm for activity programs.
- Motivate residents to participate in daily planned activities.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision plans, starting the first of the month following the start date.
- 20 days of paid time off, increasing with years of service, plus 7 company holidays.
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting.
- HSA option with employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
- $25 per-line unlimited cell phone plan, plus taxes and fees.
- Cell phone stipend.
- Employer-paid employee assistance program.
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