Activity Assistant

Bear Creek; West Windsor (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community dedicated to enhancing the lives of Memory Care residents. As a SHINE Coordinator, you will play a vital role in designing and facilitating engaging programs that cater to the unique needs of those with dementia. This part-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of residents and their families. If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and creating meaningful experiences for seniors, this role is perfect for you. Become part of a supportive team that values innovation and collaboration in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling options

Paid time off and Holidays

Comprehensive benefit package

401(K) with employer matching

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Meals and uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to design and facilitate Memory Care programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate Memory Care programs with engaging activities.
• Collaborate with the clinical team for staff education and resident needs.

Skills

Memory Care Program Design

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Healthcare Experience

Education

Experience in Healthcare

Job description

About Discovery Senior Living

Discovery Senior Living is a family of companies that includes Discovery Management Group, Integral Senior Living, Provincial Senior Living, Morada Senior Living, TerraBella Senior Living, LakeHouse Senior Living, Arvum Senior Living, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, STAT Marketing, and Discovery At Home. With three decades of experience, the award-winning management team has been developing, building, marketing, and managing diverse senior-living communities across the United States. By leveraging its innovative “Experiential Living” philosophy across a growing portfolio in excess of 350 communities and over 35,000 homes in nearly 40 states, and 19,000 dedicated employees, Discovery Senior Living is a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization and, today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Our community Bear Creek is hiring a Part-time Memory Care SHINE Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, schedules, and facilitates Memory Care program incorporating Life Skills and a variety of dementia appropriate activities.
• Partners with the Celebrations Director to ensure a variety of appropriate activities are available throughout the day and evening and that Care Managers are actively involved and engaged with activities.
• Partners with the Celebrations Director in compiling, coordinating, and executing a comprehensive and varied program of activities to meet the broad spectrum of interests and capabilities of Memory Care residents.
• Supports the clinical team in ongoing in-service education to the Memory Care staff that is relative to the disease processes and population being served.
• Refers clinical issues to the Director of Health and Wellness to ensure that the residents’ clinical needs are addressed.
• Prior to move-in, provides communication to Memory Care team as to the resident’s preferences and needs.
• Provides a point of contact for the Director of Health and Wellness regarding the Service Plan and Daily Assignment Sheet development to ensure excellence in service delivery, safety, hydration, and resident engagement in programming.
• Acts as the community champion in Memory Care programming and activities.
• Collaborates with dining services to ensure that the residents’ individualized dining needs and preferences are being met. The SHINE Champion participates in the dining experience.
• Reports any resident changes in condition to DHW and ED.
• Ensures any pertinent information from the Daily Log is communicated to DHW/ED and Team as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the leadership team as to the development of specific programming and approach mechanisms that are tailored to meet the needs of residents with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease or related Dementia.
• Serves as the family point of contact for the residents of the Memory Care Program.
• Collaborates with the leadership team as to maintaining the operations of the program within state regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience in a healthcare environment.

If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!

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