Memory Care Assistant (Activities / Program Assistant) - Part Time

Maplewood Senior Living; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading senior living provider is seeking a part-time Memory Care Assistant for its Darien facility. This role focuses on enhancing the quality of life for seniors through engaging activities in a supportive environment. Applicants should be passionate about public service and possess relevant educational qualifications and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible shifts

Paid training & uniforms

Growth opportunities

Bonus & incentive programs

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• An associate degree or 2 years of college is preferred.
• Passion for enhancing seniors' quality of life is essential.
• Basic understanding of Alzheimer's and dementia is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to residents and visitors.
• Plan and lead recreational programs tailored to residents' interests.
• Assist with compliance to memory care regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree in social work, nursing, psychology, gerontology or therapeutic recreation

Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Creative software

Job description

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Maplewood at Darien, 599 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Memory Care Assistant ( 15 hrs Part Time, Weekends Required)

Maplewood at Darien, 599 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT

Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Memory Care Assistant to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Paid training & uniforms
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees
  
  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Must possess a passion for working with the senior population and improving their quality of life
• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors of residents in the community
• Personable, reliable, great communicator and team player
• Creative, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, flexible, encouraging, and team-oriented
• Create a positive atmosphere with an engaging variety of activities
• Assist with the design and implementation of a diverse program calendar based on resident’s interests & abilities.
• Plans, schedule, lead and monitor, recreational programs to meet the needs of all of our residents.
• Successfully work within activity budgetary guidelines regarding entertainment, supplies, and labor hours
• Assist with ensuring Memory Care Program meets all state, federal and other regulations.
• Assist the Memory Care Director in providing monthly dementia in-services to all associates that relates to dementia.
• Assist with monitoring care giving team’s dementia-oriented approach; coach as needed
• Demonstrate requisite knowledge, skills and abilities consistent with the duties & responsibilities of this position.
• Assist with providing family support & education topics related to Dementia Care and the Memory Care Neighborhood
  
  

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• An associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with major work in in social work, nursing, psychology, gerontology or therapeutic recreation or related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult population may be considered.
• Is a Certified Dementia Practitioner CDP or will complete the necessary steps to become certified.
• Must possess a passion for working with seniors and improving their quality of life.
• Has a basic understanding of Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases is essential.
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills.
• Basic typing skills and computer knowledge; familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative software.
  
  

Maplewood Senior Living conducts pre-employment screening including background check, drug screening, and reference checks.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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