Memory Care Activities Assistant

Freedom Village of Holland Michigan; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Referral program

Job summary

Freedom Village of Holland Michigan is seeking an Activities Assistant to help plan and implement a varied activity program for Memory Care residents. You will assist with reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory and cultural activities, religious services and special events, and you’ll help prepare calendars, coordinate volunteers and move residents to activities.

The role is part-time, requires a high school diploma, and prior experience in social or recreational

Qualifications

• High School degree required.
• One year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred.
• Background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating activities.
• Prepare and distribute the monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Coordinate volunteers and supervise their efforts.
• Maintain accurate documentation of resident’s activity attendance.
• Move residents to and from recreational areas as needed.
• Announce scheduled activities and ensure accessibility.
• Plan activities in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.

Skills

Plan activities

Coordinate volunteers

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Schedule

Every other weekend 10:00am-4:30pm

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting with the overall planning and implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of Memory Care unit residents.

Principal Duties

• Assists with planning, coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits, as indicated.
• Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Assists with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
• Distributes mail daily to residents.
• Performs and directs the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
• Announces scheduled activities over the intercom at least fifteen minutes prior to the activity.
• Directs volunteer activities, enlists their support and coordinates their efforts; provides training and supervision of volunteers.
• Maintains accurate documentation of resident’s activity attendance.
• Plans and coordinates activities in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.

Other Duties

• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

High School degree required. One year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred. Background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy preferred.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Referral program