Memory Care Activities Assistant

Priority Life Care, LLC; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off (PTO)

Health plans (vision & dental)

Telemedicine

Holiday pay

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Employee referral bonuses

401(k) or retirement plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Priority Life Care, LLC is seeking a Memory Care Activities Assistant in Topeka, KS. You will coordinate, develop, execute, and maintain quality activity programs for residents of the Memory Care unit, with training in dementia management.

We offer competitive wages, PTO, comprehensive health plans, telemedicine, life insurance, and opportunities for career advancement through our Pathway to Promotion. Join us to light the way in senior care and make a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.
• Prior experience in long-term care or related service industries.
• Experience working with dementia and memory care is a plus.
• Clean driving record and ability to drive a large resident vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Promotes self-esteem and social interaction of residents and encourages participation in activities.
• Observes, analyzes, and records residents' participation during activities.
• Orders needed supplies and tracks inventory.
• Provides bedside activities for residents unable to attend regularly scheduled activities.
• Identifies adaptive devices for residents with sensory deficits.
• Updates calendars and posts a monthly activity calendar.
• Drives the community van/bus as needed.
• Reports concerns to Memory Care Program Coordinator.
• Attends required training and certification programs.
• Complies with health care and safety standards.
• Promotes and exemplifies Priority Life Care mission and values.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Priority Life Care (PLC), we believe everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and respect, including our coworkers. If you are looking to serve and make a positive difference in someone’s life — and light the way in senior care — you may be a fit for our committed, professional team.

Priority Life Care is also a designated “Great Place to Work”! When you choose to work at PLC, we provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization. Join our team today and love what you do!

At Priority Life Care, our mission is to light the way in senior care, with respect to affordability and independence.

MEMORY CARE ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT:

Assist in coordinating, developing, executing, and maintaining quality activity programs to provide opportunities for residents to engage in meaningful social and diversified activities. This position will bededicated to the Memory Care unit and requires completion of dementia management training/certification.

To our staff we provide:

• Competitive wages and PTO
• Exceptional career advancement opportunities through our "Pathway to Promotion"program
• A full range of health plans - including vision and dental!
• SwiftMD Telemedicine, at low or no cost!
• Special pay rates on holidays
• $10,000 Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee referral bonuses
• On-demand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!
• Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year Award?

The impact you'll make:

• Promotes self-esteem and social interaction of residents and encourages participation in activities
• Observes, analyzes, and records residents’ participation during activities
• Orders needed supplies (i.e. art and craft supplies, party supplies, etc.) and tracks inventory
• Provides bedside activities for residents unable to attend regularly scheduled activities
• Identifies and provides adaptive devices for residents with sensory deficits (i.e., large-print books, tape recorders)
• Updates calendars and, prepares and posts a monthly activity calendar
• Drives the community van/bus as needed
• Reports all concerns and/or complaints to the Memory Care Program Coordinator
• Attends all training and/or certification programs required
• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
• Promotes and exemplifies the Priority Life Care mission and values at all times

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; minimum of 1 years of experience conducting activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred
• Prior experience in long-term care, home health or related service industries
• Prior experience working with dementia and/or memory care a plus
• Must have a clean driving record and be able to drive a large resident passenger vehicle

Check us out on our website: www.prioritylc.com

Priority Life Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

$18 / hour