Memory Care Life Enrichment Assistant/Activities Assistant

Grace Management•Bradenton, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our amazing Memory Care team and work at a community that is at 100% occupancy! Full-time, some weekends and holidays required. Experience preferred but not necessary - Teachers looking for a change of pace, this might be the job for you! Confidence in your skills, ability to multi task, and strong organization a must! At The Summit of Lakewood Ranch, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences and who are eager to contribute to a supportive, family-like atmosphere. When you join The Summit of Lakewood Ranch, you become an integral part of a team that values making a positive difference every single day. If you are driven by empathy and excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our welcoming community.

Requirements

Ability to understand senior citizen needs and interests and execute programs for them.
High school diploma required.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.
Must have manual dexterity to operate a vehicle safely; Must have a clean driving record.
Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relations skills and capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities; Ability to get along with others.
Ability to complete tasks with minimum supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred but not necessary
Teachers looking for a change of pace, this might be the job for you!
Confidence in your skills, ability to multi task, and strong organization a must!

Responsibilities

Assisting in the execution of the activities programming within the community.
Facilitate a variety of activities in a professional, friendly manner that enhances the lifestyle of the residents and community.
Operating the company vehicle for the execution of resident excursions.
Administers / Assists in activity programming from inception to execution.
Ability to follow established standards in the performance of duties according to state regulations and company policy and procedures.
Confidential documentation of identified resident needs and or problems.
Document resident participation.
Communicate with Life Enrichment Director resident feedback.
Chauffer the residents in the company vehicle for scheduled activities and church runs.
Attend weekend, evening, and holiday functions when necessary.
Assist in decorating the community for holidays and special events.
Will participate in and support the resident-centered activity and life enrichment programs.
Supports and participates in the resident centered activity programs.
Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.
Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned.