Memory Care Activity Enrichment Aide - Part-Time

Wealshire; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wealshire is seeking a Part Time Activity Assistant/Life Enrichment Aide at our Medina Community. Base pay is $20–$22 per hour, with shifts from 8:00am–4:30pm or 11:30am–8:00pm. Candidates must be able to work every other weekend and every other holiday.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ year of relevant experience; memory care and long-term care exposure are preferred. Musical or artistic abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• One+ year of experience as an Activity Assistant, preferred.
• Experience in Long-Term Care and Memory Care, preferred.
• Musical or Artistic abilities is a PLUS, but not required.
• Assist the Director of Life Enrichment by leading small, medium, and large resident group activities.
• Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies prior to each program and clean up after each program.
• Work with residents who are low functioning by conducting one-to-one programs.
• Clean and take care of bird aviaries on Tuesday’s and Saturday’s or as instructed by Life Enrichment Director.
• Keep supplies & equipment neat, organized and put back in appropriate place.
• Assist and help feed residents at meal times as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead resident activities for varied group sizes.
• Prepare and reset rooms and equipment for programs.
• Conduct one-to-one activities for low-functioning residents.
• Care for bird aviaries as directed.
• Assist with meals and feeding when needed.

Skills

Musical abilities

Outgoing personality

Artistic abilities

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Wealshire is seeking a Part Time Activity Assistant/Life Enrichment Aide at our Medina Community. Base pay is $20–$22 per hour, with shifts from 8:00am–4:30pm or 11:30am–8:00pm. Candidates must be able to work every other weekend and every other holiday.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ year of relevant experience; memory care and long-term care exposure are preferred. Musical or artistic abilities are a plus.