Memory Care Activities Assistant Weekend Only

Manor Lake Hickory; Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Lake Hickory in Woodstock, Georgia is seeking an Activities Coordinator to assist the Activities Director in planning and coordinating programs tailored to enrich residents' lives. Responsibilities include developing an Activities Program, preparing monthly newsletters, and facilitating social events.

The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, patient, and have the physical strength to assist residents. This position requires strong communication skills and a commitment to enhancing community engagement among residents.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must meet state-specific training in recreational therapy.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach and stretch without distress and be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and promoting an Activities Program for resident engagement.
• Prepare monthly community activity calendar and newsletter.
• Coordinate with caterers and entertainers for events.
• Facilitate socialization and chaperone activities outside the community.
• Drive the company van for resident activities.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Patience

Enthusiasm

Job description

Purpose

To assist the Activities Director in the planning and coordination of programs and activities that are varied, reflect the interests, values, and beliefs of the residents and provide life‑enriching opportunities for residents and the community.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the development and promotion of an Activities Program designed to promote the residents’ active involvement with each other, their families, and the community, providing social, physical, intellectual and recreational activities in a planned, coordinated and structured manner.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly community newsletter.
• Prepare monthly community activity calendar.
• Assist in obtaining a historical and interest profile for each resident.
• Assist in actively developing and implementing a volunteer program for resident activities.
• Coordinate with caterers, entertainers, decorators and others for scheduled events.
• Facilitate socialization among residents.
• Chaperone activities outside the community.
• Drive the company van for residents’ activities.
• Participate actively with marketing on combined events.
• Participate as directed in the leasing and marketing process for potential residents.
• Assist and help with the decorating of the community for special events, seasons and holidays.
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must meet state‑specific training in recreational therapy.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty‑five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach and stretch without distress and be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.