Activities Assistant (Memory Care) (PT)

Vantage Point Retirement Living; Limerick (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits from day one

PTO including birthday

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401k with company match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Vantage Point Retirement Living is seeking an Activities Assistant (Memory Care) at Arcadia at Limerick Pointe to plan, schedule, and run programs for residents, providing physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities.

You’ll assist with inviting residents to participate, coordinating with staff and volunteers, and maintaining calendars and spaces in a clean, organized manner while upholding infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent or 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training.
• 1–3 years’ experience preferred in assisted living, personal care, long-term care or elder population exposure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling and conducting activities for residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure equipment and supplies are available.
• Plan holidays and special events and coordinate decorations.
• Maintain activity areas and assist in inventory of supplies.
• Meet with new residents to introduce the program.
• Document resident participation in activities.
• Work with volunteers and leadership in wellness programs.

Skills

Interest in seniors

Courteous communication

Time management

Multitasking

Flexible schedule

Semi-independent work

Calendar design software

Email and Internet usage

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent (two-year college/technical school)

Six months to one-year related experience

Tools

Calendar design software

Email

Internet

Job description

Activities Assistant (Memory Care)

Arcadia at Limerick Pointe is looking for an Activities Assistant in Memory Care. Responsible for assisting in planning, scheduling, and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.

The Perks of Working with Us

• Competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits (available day one of your first full month of employment)
• Generous PTO package, including your birthday as a paid holiday!
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Employee assistance program

Top Reasons to Work with Us

• Family-owned and operated management company
• Team approach to work
• Smaller by design Vantage Point is not a big national chain and that means more corporate involvement and support of the team
• Make a difference in the lives of those who live with us

Description of responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Assist, invite and encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Assess, plan and manage facilitation of a comprehensive activities program utilizing team members and volunteers.
• Attend community planned functions and coordinate events from beginning to end.
• Help plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Coordinate holiday decorations for the community.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for activities and special events.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate appropriate mixed groups.
• Maintain activity areas in an orderly manner.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and craft services.
• Oversee daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services.
• Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events. Post and distribute the calendar.
• Distribute community newsletter.
• Meet with new residents to introduce the program.
• Assist Director in leadership of the wellness program.
• Work with volunteer staff.
• Address resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Document resident participation in activities.
• Maintain resident common areas, activity areas and workspace in accordance with appropriate infection control procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required experience:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years’ experience preferred in assisted living, personal care, long-term care or experience/exposure to the senior population.

Required skills:

• Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
• Interact with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Responds promptly to resident needs.
• Supports organization's goals and values.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to use software to design calendars and signs; use email and the Internet.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision.

Who Is Vantage Point Retirement Living?

Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, Vantage Point Retirement Living is a senior living development and management company that has been ensuring area seniors enjoy vibrant, carefree, and healthy lifestyles since 1995. Widely recognized for our hands-on, personal involvement, we have decades of experience creating incredible communities. We are a local family-run organization backed by big-business experience, but regionally focused. Our family-oriented company is invested in our senior living communities because we live here, too. We do senior living…better. And it all starts with our team.

VP Advantage Services LLC/ Vantage Point Retirement Living is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our company’s philosophy is our commitment to non-discriminatory practices for our residents, staff, and business partners. Through our cultural awareness, we celebrate the diversity of residents and staff by supporting various celebrations, history, and means of acknowledgment of all cultures we serve.