Memory Care Assistant (FT)

Oak Brook Care is in need of an Memory Care Assistant to join our skilled nursing facility in Oak Brook, IL:

Location: 2013 Midwest Rd. Oak Brook, IL 60523

Job type: Full-time

Hours: 8am-4pm or 12pm-8pm

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00/hr.

Start: Immediately

Position Summary:

• To execute the activity program as directed by the Director of Activity and to encourage resident participation.

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent
• Good oral and written skills.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Under the supervision of the Activity Director, to direct and execute a well balanced activity program. One activity assistant in an activity program once it has started.
• Announce activity program 30 minutes before the program will begin and then repeat announcement.
• Invite residents to attend, escort and transport residents to activities as needed or requested by the residents.
• Reach residents on an individual level in order to motivate them to attend and participate in activities.
• Conduct evening and weekend programs at the direction of the Director of Activity.
• Provide 1:1 visits with residents as needed or assigned. Provide regular 1:1 visits with those residents in isolation, using proper isolation technique.
• Daily recording of resident’s participation/response in activities. Regular recording of resident’s participation/response during 1:1 visits.
• Charting resident’s progress monthly/quarterly as needed (assignment of specific staff members). Completing reassessments as needed (assignment of specific staff members).
• Responsible for the daily preparation of materials and supplies needed for the days program and for informing Director of Activity of supplies needed.
• Contacting and familiarizing new residents with the activity opportunities available to them.
• Communication of the activity schedule to residents - - updating Bulletin Boards at all times.
• Safety of the residents: proper transfer techniques, transporting resident, use of restraints, special diets, serving refreshments safely, and reporting of noteworthy conditions or situations.
• Completing specific duties usually assigned to other staff members when that staff member is not at work.
• Assist at meal times transporting, transferring, passing trays, and removal of trays.
• At all times, observe for resident’s privacy, dignity and comfort.
• Ensures that State, Federal and JCAHO standards are maintained to ensure quality of services and resident care.
• Will only access the minimum PHI necessary to accomplish my job.

Physical Requirements:

• Good physical and mental health.
• Ability to lift and transport equipment and residents.
• Able to be on feet for extended periods of time.

Special Requirements:

• Understanding, patience, tact and courtesy in dealing with employees, residents and visitors.
• Ability to cooperate with other health professionals and to coordinate efforts toward maximum patient care.
• Special interest in the geriatric population
• Display appropriate attitude
• Complies with ethical and legal responsibilities
• Complies with line of authority
• Maintains appropriate appearance and conduct.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location