Activity Assistant Memory Care - Mercer Hill at Doylestown

LCB Senior Living; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

LCB Senior Living is actively seeking part-time Memory Care Activity Assistants at Mercer Hill in Doylestown. This rewarding role involves planning activities for seniors, maintaining relationships with residents, and assisting them in daily tasks. Ideal candidates will possess creativity, communication skills, and a love for working with seniors. Applicants with previous experience in recreational therapy or gerontology are preferred.

Benefits

PTO - Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement possibility

Work with an amazing team

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recreational therapy or related fields preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of work with no more than two moving violations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing all residence activities.
• Maintain a professional relationship with residents and families.
• Drive residents in the van as needed.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Motivational Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Newsletter software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mercer Hill at Doylestown - Doylestown, PA

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description:

LCB Senior Living is hiring Memory Care Activity Assistants at Mercer Hill at Doylestown. Apply today for immediate consideration!

**PART TIME: Fridays & Saturdays OR Sundays & Mondays**

**Potential driving component**

What We Offer:

• PTO - Paid Time Off
• Work with an Amazing Team!
• Possibility for tuition reimbursement
• Rewarding role working with seniors

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing all residence activities.
• Develop suggestions and ideas for improving and expanding the Activities Program.
• Maintain a professional, warm, and caring relationship with residents and families.
• Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to outside and community activities.
• Assist with maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs.
• Assist residents with maintaining and operating the residence store.
• Assist with maintaining adequate supplies within the department budget.
• Assist residents to and from activities.
• Assist with monthly newsletter and/or weekly calendar.
• Attend required ongoing in-service training sessions and orientation.
• Drive residents in the van as needed.
• Perform dual tasks and work independently.

LCB's Non-Discrimination Policy:

LCB, including its managed care communities, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment and employment opportunities are based on qualifications and capabilities to perform essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information, among other protected characteristics.

All employment phases, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, benefits access, and training, are governed by this policy.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Assist in developing and implementing activities.
• Create interest and motivate residents to participate daily.
• Possess creativity and motivational skills.
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Be able to perform frequent bending, stretching, stooping, and lifting.
• Work independently and demonstrate computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and newsletter software.

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Previous experience in recreational therapy or related fields preferred; gerontology experience preferred.

Certificates/Licenses: Valid driver’s license in the state of work with no more than two moving violations in three years.

Physical Demands:

• Finger and hand dexterity for handling instruments and equipment.
• Visual and auditory acuity.
• Ability to lift at least 15 lbs., push/pull carts, and walk, sit, stand continuously.
• Ability to crouch, kneel, stoop, bend, and reach as needed.