Memory Care Activities Assistant

Country Meadows Retirement Communities; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and innovative team as a Memory Care Activities Assistant, where your creativity and leadership will inspire residents to engage in enriching experiences. This role is perfect for individuals who appreciate the arts and wellness, and who are eager to promote a dynamic lifestyle among older adults. You will collaborate with fellow team members to create memorable outings and activities, ensuring each resident feels valued and involved. With a supportive family-owned company, you will enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while developing your career in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Length of service bonus awards

PayActiv On-Demand Pay

Comprehensive medical benefits

Excellent vision and dental

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays including birthday

Wellness reimbursement incentives

$2 meals on campus

Qualifications

• Prior experience in group socialization or recreational programs preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks required in this role.

Responsibilities

• Generate ideas for new and favorite experiences for residents.
• Promote a positive environment to motivate resident engagement.
• Team up with the Activities Coordinator for events planning.

Skills

Energetic Leadership

Communication Skills

Motivational Skills

Empathy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Comm Life - Dynam Living 6106

Requisition Number: MEMOR008735

Posted: January 31, 2025

Full-Time

Locations

Allentown, PA 18106, USA

Pay range starting at $16.00 - $17.00/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience!

As the Memory Care Activities Assistant, you will create experiences with all members of our community and encourage residents to participate. We are seeking individuals who value the company of older adults, lead with a big picture mentality and appreciate the arts and wellness.

Shift Information:

9:00am - 5:00pm with 11am to 7pm rotation, includes every other weekend rotation and every other holiday rotation.

Our investment in you:

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
• Length of service bonus awards
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
• Excellent vision and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
• Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives
• $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert

Our support for you:

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

Memory Care Activities Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Generate ideas for new and favorite experiences.
• Drive residents’ interest in a dynamic lifestyle to promote a sense of pride and purpose.
• Venture out with residents to theaters, museums, sporting events, restaurants, special destinations and more.
• Team up with the Activities Coordinator and/or Associate in preparing and planning on and offsite events and activities.
• Promote a positive, enthusiastic environment to motivate resident engagement.

Memory Care Activities Assistant Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in group socialization or recreational programs preferred, but not required.
• Leadership style that is energetic, personable, positive, enthusiastic, creative and imaginative.
• Ability to communicate intentions and directions to residents and co-workers. Be an active listener/empathetic.
• Strong motivational skills to positively influence resident participation.
• Valid driver’s license with no major violations in the past five years.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required in this type of role.

About Country Meadows:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been