Memory Care Activities Leader: Enrich & Engage Residents

Brandon Wilde; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Job summary

Brandon Wilde is seeking an Activities Assistant to support memory care residents with a varied program designed to meet their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. You will help plan and implement activities, coordinate calendars, and move residents between spaces.

The role involves supervising volunteers, handling supplies, and documenting attendance, with a part-time schedule and a pay rate of $15.00 per hour.

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

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

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Brandon Wilde is seeking an Activities Assistant to support memory care residents with a varied program designed to meet their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. You will help plan and implement activities, coordinate calendars, and move residents between spaces.

The role involves supervising volunteers, handling supplies, and documenting attendance, with a part-time schedule and a pay rate of $15.00 per hour.