Activities Assistant - Memory Care PT

Leisure Care; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Leisure Care is seeking an Activities Assistant for Memory Care to enhance the lives of residents through meaningful activities. This part-time role involves fostering connections with seniors, conducting activities, and providing support during meals. Ideal candidates will have experience with seniors and a compassionate approach to care.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in programs for seniors and/or senior services.
• Experience with seniors and/or seniors with dementia is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Foster a person-centered approach to programming and care.
• Set-up, conduct and clean up activities as scheduled.
• Provide 1:1 support for residents as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Join to apply for the Activities Assistant - Memory Care PT role at Leisure Care.

Our care-based services and superstar employees (like you!) inspire new and creative ways of serving our residents and their families. Our employees are the heart of Leisure Care communities, working to support our residents so they can show up as their best selves every day. Our care teams work together to provide exceptional care while developing meaningful relationships with them (and each other!).

We are now seeking an Opal Memory Care Program Assistant to join our team! This is a part-time position every Sunday 10a-3p and Monday/Wednesday 5:00p-8:30pm.

What You'll Do

• Foster a truly person-centered approach to programming and care, using Leisure Care's unique approach of delivering intentional, meaningful activities to our memory care residents.
• Set-up, conduct and clean up activities as scheduled.
• Provide 1:1 support for residents as needed.
• Assist with snacks during your shift.
• Assist the dining department during meals with sensory towels.

What You'll Bring

• Prior experience in programs for seniors and/or senior services.
• Experience with seniors and/or seniors with dementia is a plus.
• Ability to interact positively and empathetically with seniors, their families, referral sources, and the community.

Apply today!

Additional Information

Leisure Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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 law.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care