Activity Assistant for Memory Care

Experience in Memory Care Setting

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Daily implementation of activities with Alzheimer's/Dementia residents.
• Conduct daily exerciseswith residents 
• Establish and maintain religious involvement through bible studies and pastoral  interaction.
• Obtain information, using the life story form, about the resident from the resident or family members.
• Communicate with appropriate community departments when planning events.
• Conduct special events to celebrate resident birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and other   special observances.
• Assess interests and needs of residents by working closely with residents and their  families.
• Provide and maintain photos of all special events.
• Ensuring our daily programming is person-centered, based upon stimulating and interesting activities designed around the resident’s unique preferences.
• Connecting family members and residents to our community program by asking families & residents whether they have a talent to share with the community. 
• Maintain all department equipment and supplies. Organize existing craft supplies and arrange neatly.
• Assist with daily hydration of residents and assist at mealtime with residents.
• Put on appropriate music and keep the music playing through the day
• Escort the residents to and from activities and the beauty shop as needed
• Escort resident to the bus and onto the bus during outing days
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass Criminal Background Check, Health Screening including TB test.
• Must be eighteen (18) years old.
• Maintains current CPR and first aid certification.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret care plans.
• A passion for helping seniors, especially those living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. 
• Prior activities coordination experience of one year preferred. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Must possess an upbeat, positive, flexible attitude and enthusiastic personality.
• Must be neat in appearance.
• Must be capable of using own judgement and initiative in daily duties.
• Can always maintain confidentiality and privacy of our residents and team.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; insurable under the community policy for operations of community vehicle. 
• Must possess the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice. 
• The employee shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of Fields Senior Living.

Physical Demands and Requirements: 

• Maintain ability to lift 50 pounds; to stand or walk throughout the vast majority of the workday; and to frequently push, pull, bend, twist and reach. 
• Must be willing to be active and on feet during entire work shift.
• Involves light to heavy physical activity performing non-strenuous and strenuous activities.
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity to work with the fingers and to reach/hand items.