Memory Care Activities Assistant - Part Time

Maplewood Senior Living - Westport; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible shifts

Growth opportunities

Bonus program

Benefits package

Job summary

Maplewood Senior Living - Westport seeks a Memory Care Activities Assistant to implement therapeutic programs that enhance residents’ quality of life and wellbeing. You will lead activities spanning social, physical, cognitive and emotional domains and coordinate with the Lifestyle Director to maintain engaging schedules.

The role requires an associate degree or two years of college in recreation/gerontology (or equivalent experience), strong communication and organization skills, and a

Qualifications

• An associate degree or two years of college in recreation, gerontology or a related field, or two years of full-time experience in recreation with adults.
• Passion for working with seniors and improving quality of life.
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills.
• Basic typing and computer knowledge; familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative software.
• Driver license with good driving record; driving test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to residents, families, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community.
• Demonstrate requisite knowledge, skills and abilities consistent with the duties & responsibilities of this position.
• Personable, reliable and a great communicator and team player.
• Able to relate professionally and positively to residents, incoming visitors and associates at all levels.
• Provide ongoing communication to the Lifestyle Director regarding staffing issues or concerns.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor (Lifestyle Director).
• Attend Monthly All Associate meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in recreation/gerontology or related field

Two years of college in recreation/gerontology or related field

Two years of full-time experience in recreation with adults

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Publisher

Creative software

Job description

Position Summary:

The Memory Care Activities Assistant is responsible for implementation of all programs and ensuring that it is therapeutic to the residents and maximizes their quality of life. Maplewood Senior Living offers a full range of social, physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and purposeful programs to meet overall wellbeing of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community.
• Demonstrate requisite knowledge, skills and abilities consistent with the duties & responsibilities of this position.
• Personable, reliable and a great communicator and team player.
• Able to relate professionally and positively to residents, incoming visitors and associates at all levels.
• Provide ongoing communication to the Lifestyle Director regarding staffing issues or concerns.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor (Lifestyle Director).
• Attend Monthly All Associate meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Therapeutic Recreation Program:

• Select, schedule and lead activities appropriate for all levels and abilities.
• Assist with implementation of special events for the community, at least one family event per quarter.
• Assist with completion of Staying Connected Form/Personal History Form for all residents.
• Assist with coordinating WISH Program/Parallel activities with Resident Service Care team.
• Assist Lifestyle Program Director & Coordinator to maintain appropriate program supplies for recreation programs.
• Posts the current monthly, weekly and daily schedule of activities in designated public areas.
• Provide an afternoon social or Happy hour daily.
• Assist the Lifestyle Director to hold a monthly Activity Committee Meeting to provide residents opportunity to give input into the monthly calendar of events.
• Assist with conducting the Annual Maplewood theme.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• An associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with major work in recreation, occupational therapy, gerontology or a related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult population.
• Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life.
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skill.
• Basic typing skills and computer knowledge; familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative software.
• Driver requirements: Valid driver’s license with good driving record. May be required to take a driving test.

Why You'll Love Working For Us:

• Competitive wages.
• Flexible shifts.
• Growth opportunities.
• Bonus & incentive programs.
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.

Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including background check, drug screening, and reference checks.