Memory Care Activity Specialist & Volunteer Lead

Morning Pointe Senior Living; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Morning Pointe Senior Living seeks an Activity Assistant to support the Lantern Program Director andfacilitate activities for residents with varying cognitive abilities. You will lead group activities from the monthly calendar, assist with one-on-one engagements, document participation, and help recruit and orient volunteers.

You will help with inventory and supplies, prepare activity areas, assist with meals and ADL care as needed, supervise residents on bus trips, organize celebrations, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Valid driver's license and First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead group activities listed on the monthly activity calendar or as directed by the LPD.
• Assist with one-on-one activities for residents unable to participate in group activities.
• Document resident participation in group and individual activities.
• Encourage resident assistants to assist with activities.
• Assist LPD with inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Gather and organize activity supplies for scheduled activities.
• Clean and organize activity areas and storage areas as needed.
• Check all storage doors and closets to ensure that doors are locked.
• Assist with distributing snack and hydration to the residents.
• Gather residents for activities and meals.
• Assist with meal service as needed.
• Assist with resident ADL care as needed.
• Help recruit volunteers.
• Orient and guide volunteers in the community.
• Assist with resident outings including helping residents onto and off of the bus; supervising residents on the bus and off of the bus at a destination.
• Help plan and organize birthday celebrations, caregiver support groups and special events.
• Decorate the monthly Activity Calendar as needed.
• Assist with decorating the community for special events and seasons as needed.
• Take pictures during activities and events to submit to the LPD for weekly media submissions.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Resident engagement

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Morning Pointe Senior Living seeks an Activity Assistant to support the Lantern Program Director andfacilitate activities for residents with varying cognitive abilities. You will lead group activities from the monthly calendar, assist with one-on-one engagements, document participation, and help recruit and orient volunteers.

You will help with inventory and supplies, prepare activity areas, assist with meals and ADL care as needed, supervise residents on bus trips, organize celebrations, and