Memory Care Assistant (Activities / Program Assistant) - Per Diem

Maplewood Senior Living; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Maplewood Senior Living is looking for a dedicated Memory Care Assistant to join their Darien team. The role focuses on enhancing the lives of seniors through personalized care and engaging activities. Ideal candidates are passionate about elder care and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Enjoy flexible shifts, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits in a vibrant, supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible shifts

Paid training & uniforms

Growth opportunities

Bonus & incentive programs

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K plan

Company paid time-off

Life insurance policy

Voluntary Aflac insurance for full-time employees

Qualifications

• Passion for working with the senior population and improving quality of life.
• Basic understanding of Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to residents and family members.
• Assist with designing and implementing a diverse activity program.
• Monitor care giving team’s dementia-oriented approach.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Team Player

Creativity

Patience

Education

Associate degree or two years of college in social work, nursing, psychology, gerontology, or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Publisher

Job description

Memory Care Assistant ( Per Diem)

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 insurancepolicy, insurance deductibles and voluntaryAflac 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.

Qualifications Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

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