Dementia Care Activity Specialist - 12pm-8pm Shift

Valley-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Cente; Chilhowie (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

PTO

Professional growth

Job summary

Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a full-time Dayshift Activity Assistant (12p-8p) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be devoted, compassionate, and able to develop creative activities for residents, including those with dementia.

Responsibilities include leading activity groups, one-to-one interactions, assisting with planning, escorting residents, and representing the facility positively in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred working with individuals with dementia.
• High School Graduate or GED as educational baseline.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and/or assists with assignments and assigned activity groups
• One-to-one activities utilizing interpersonal needs to meet resident/client needs
• Provides input and assistance with activity planning
• Escort residents to and from activities
• Projects a positive image of the organization in dealing with residents/clients, co-workers, public

Skills

Experience with dementia

Interpersonal skills

Creative activity planning

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a full-time Dayshift Activity Assistant (12p-8p) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be devoted, compassionate, and able to develop creative activities for residents, including those with dementia.

Responsibilities include leading activity groups, one-to-one interactions, assisting with planning, escorting residents, and representing the facility positively in all interactions.