Memory Care Activity Assistant

Vernon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Vernon Rehabilitation and HCC on our Memory Care Unit is seeking a dedicated staff member for Monday and every other weekend shifts, 9am–5pm. Experience with residents in a nursing home with dementia/Alzheimer's is required.

TRD certificate preferred but not required. Therapeutic Recreation Staff will assist with implementing a program to improve quality of life, under the supervision of the Director of Recreation Services.

Qualifications

• Experience with Memory Care environment is required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; familiarity with office equipment is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and conducts group activities to motivate residents and improve quality of life.
• Works at residents' bedside with designed activities.
• Conducts one-on-one activities and sensory stimulation for less participative residents.
• Documents resident participation and progress.
• Assists with supply inventory, planning purchases, and organizing activities.
• Assists with transportation of residents to program areas.
• Assists with resident supervision during outings.
• Assists with writing, typing, and assembling the monthly newsletter.
• Documents in resident care plan and participates in care conferences; completes notes and MDS timely.
• Participates in family-attended Care Plan conferences as requested.
• Implements programs and supports progress with activities of daily living and restorative activities.

Skills

Memory Care experience

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vernon Rehabilitation and HCC is seeking an individual to work on our Memory Care Unit.

Hours are specifically every Monday and every other weekend working 9am 5pm. Experience with residents in a nursing home with dementia/Alzheimer's is required. TRD certificate preferred but not required.

Vernon Rehab & HCC Therapeutic Recreation Staff is responsible for assisting with the implementation of a therapeutic recreation program which improves the quality of life for all residents of the facility. This position is under the supervision of the Director of Recreation Services.

Education / Experience:

• Experience with Memory Care environment required.

• Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other office equipment helpful.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes and conducts specialized group activities designed to motivate, stimulate and improve the quality of life for facility residents.

• Works at resident’s bedside with specially designed activities.

• Conducts one-on-one individualized activities and sensory stimulation for those residents who do not actively participate in group activities. (This includes those residents who were in their rooms or hall when group was being held.)

• Documents resident participation and progress.

• Assists with supply inventory, planning of purchases for the department, and organization of activities.

• Assists with the transportation of residents to areas where programs are being conducted.

• Assists with resident supervision during outings.

• Assists with writing, typing, and/or assembling the monthly newsletter.

• Conducts assessments of new admissions. Documents historical interests, hobbies, and abilities as well as current limitations, prognosis, and family expectations. Obtains information from family members when necessary.

• Documents in resident care plan and participated actively in resident care conferences. Completes notes and MDS in a timely manner.

• Participates in family- attended Care Plan conferences as requested.

• Implements required programs, maintains thorough records, and supports the resident’s progress with activities of daily living and other restorative programs.