Memory Care Activities Assistant

Monarch Communities; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior care is seeking a Full Time Reflections coordinator to enhance the lives of residents in our Memory Care community. This role involves planning and executing engaging activities to meet resident needs, with training provided for those with transferable skills. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be willing to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience in leading activities for the elderly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing activities for residents.
• Create monthly social program calendar for distribution.
• Engage residents between planned social activities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Engagement

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Full Time Reflections coordinator (memory care) who will be responsible for implementing assigned activities and programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents within the community. Reporting to the Director of Programming, this position assumes the responsibility to engage residents to participate in activities and programs in our Memory Care sector. If you have transferable skills working with Seniors, we will provide training!

Schedule: Full Time

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assists with planning and implementing activities that meet the needs and interests of the residents
• Assists with creating resident histories and profiles with resident/family involvement
• Assumes responsibility for set-up and clean-up of daily activities scheduled
• Assists with creating a monthly social program calendar and distributes them to community personnel and residents
• Keeps residents engaged between planned social activities.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• One to two years related experience in leading activities for the elderly
• High school diploma or higher education preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

COVID-19 vaccination required.