Memory Care Activities Specialist

Chestnut Knoll Residential Care and Memory Care; Boyertown (Berks County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health/Dental/Life/Short-term Disabled

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Chestnut Knoll Residential Care and Memory Care in Boyertown, PA seeks an activities assistant passionate about memory care. You’ll help plan and provide a variety of activities that support residents’ mental, physical, spiritual, and social needs, while collaborating with a dynamic, compassionate team.

You’ll also help expand volunteer programs, arrange transportation for activities, and contribute to a positive community atmosphere for residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• The ability to create interest in the activities and motivate residents to participate daily.
• Creativity and motivational skills are needed.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Certificates/ Licenses: A valid driver’s license in the state of work is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and providing a variety of active and passive, group and individual activities which enhance the mental, physical, spiritual, and social needs of residents through assessments, allowing them to play an active role in the community.
• Assist with maintaining and expanding Volunteer Programs.
• Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for residents to and from outside and community activities.

Skills

passion for helping seniors

positive atmosphere

effective English communication

availability every other weekend

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Chestnut Knoll Residential Care and Memory Care in Boyertown, PA seeks an activities assistant passionate about memory care. You’ll help plan and provide a variety of activities that support residents’ mental, physical, spiritual, and social needs, while collaborating with a dynamic, compassionate team.

You’ll also help expand volunteer programs, arrange transportation for activities, and contribute to a positive community atmosphere for residents, families, and staff.