Memory Care Assistant

Avivaseniorliving; Chile; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva Senior Living seeks a Memory Care Assistant dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors. This full-time position involves facilitating engaging activities and providing compassionate support to residents. Candidates must have a high school diploma and interpersonal skills to foster a caring community. Join us in creating a vibrant environment that prioritizes resident well-being and joy.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off accrued up to 15 days per year

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Pet Insurance available

Company matching 401k

Available pay advance (daily pay)

Qualifications

• Preferred 1-2 years of related work experience.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Valid driver license with acceptable record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities for residents to promote socialization.
• Maintain positive working relationships with residents and staff.
• Assist in transporting residents to events and activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Food safety handling

Ability to work with elderly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

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Designed and purpose built for seniors, our communities incorporate resort-style amenities and social activities to provide seniors a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle, while providing best in class care. Our Brands deliver a variety of lifestyles: cottages, senior apartments, and independent-living, assisted living and memory care in different locations. Most important, our residents love living with us, and you will love working with us.

This position offers engaging activities and programs that encourage our residents to explore their interests and expand their horizons. Residents participate at their own pace and shine through dynamic activity involvement. The position holder keeps activities fresh and innovative, understanding that our communities thrive from the diversity and creativity of our residents. Our goal is to build programming that enhances our residents’ quality of life and is enjoyable and beneficial to their well-being.

Join us at Aviva Valparaiso and be part of a community that prioritizes the well-being and happiness of our residents, fostering a sense of comfort, connection, and joy every day.

Shift Details

We are hiring for day shift (30 hours/week) -- with a potential need for holidays/weekends for special events.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive working relationship with all residents, resident family members, and associates. Maintain a high degree of resident, family and guest satisfaction and retention through consistent delivery of high-quality services.
• Effectively and appropriately communicate with each co-worker and community leader.
• Maintain a positive image with the community.
• Maintain an atmosphere of stability.
• Assist life enrichment director with coordinating/facilitating activities and events for residents, both inside and outside the community, designed to promote resident’s creativity, physical and mental well-being, socialization, and fun!
• Encourage resident socialization and participation in activities and events to minimize resident solidarity and promote a positive community environment.
• Maintain inventory checklist of all supplies and materials required to enhance life enrichment program. Assign tasks to volunteers and encourage their participation in community events and activities programs. Provide administrative duties to support the life enrichment team as assigned by the life enrichment director. Help welcome new residents upon move-in (balloons and framed announcement, shadow box/shelves decorated, etc.)
• Work alongside care staff to transport residents to activities and events.
• Drive community vehicle as needed to take residents to an appointment or outing.
• Continue to develop job related knowledge, skills and abilities by participating in continuing educational opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Complete and adhere to all other tasks and responsibilities set by the direct supervisor
• Regular and predictable attendance daily.
  
  

Qualifications, Skills, And Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• One to two years of related work experience preferred
• SERVE Safe Certified (or able to achieve certification)
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to work with the elderly in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to safely handle food in accordance with facility policies and procedures, as well as all state and federal regulations.
• Valid driver license in state of operation with an acceptable driving record and ability to safely drive community vehicle.
  
  

Full-time Employees Can Take Advantage Of

• Medical/Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off accrued up to 15 days per year.
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance available
• Company matching 401k
• Available pay advance (daily pay)
  
  

Aviva Senior Living is designated as a Great Place to Work and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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