Memory Care Life Enrichment Assistant

7a253a73-0623-4396-b670-952172cfc09e•Falls Church, VA

8d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Life Enrichment Assistant helps the Memory Care Activities Coordinator develop and deliver an ongoing activities program for residents in the Connections neighborhood. The program is intended to reflect residents’ interests and support their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The role includes preparing and leading activities, encouraging resident and family participation, transporting residents as needed, maintaining activity records and materials, and helping evaluate program effectiveness and resident participation.

Requirements

Clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages and abilities, with consideration for their rights and sensitivities and an energetic, positive attitude.
Read and write English and follow verbal and written instructions.
Work effectively within a team-based environment.
Have strong time-management and organizational skills.
Have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and a Property Management System.
Maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance and follow the employee handbook dress code.
Be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
Be in good health and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks.
Demonstrate freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis through a health screening performed by a physician no more than six months before or seven days after employment.
Pass a criminal background check administered in Virginia.
Have a high school diploma.
Have and maintain a valid driver license.
Stand and walk short and long distances for extended periods; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms above, below, and at shoulder length.
Talk and hear regularly; have close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and push at least 200 pounds for a minimum distance of 200 feet.
Be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during an emergency if necessary.
Remain calm and positive in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a similar position in retirement living, nursing homes, or adult day care.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, developing, and implementing activities designed to enrich the lives of Connections residents, including helping develop monthly calendars.
Lead one-on-one activities and small, medium, and large group activities.
Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies before activities and clean up afterward.
Encourage residents and families to participate in activities.
Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
Assist with documentation, including daily attendance records, monthly activity calendar histories, precautions lists, and transportation logs.
Assist with media correspondence, mailings, newsletters, bulletin boards, and displays.
Coordinate preparation of monthly bulletin boards and seasonal decorations.
Assist the Activities Coordinator-Connections in evaluating program effectiveness, individual needs, and each resident’s participation levels.
Attend required training courses and other professional development activities.