Memory Care Engagement Specialist

Amavidaliving; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Job summary

Amavidaliving is seeking an Activities Assistant for its Memory Care unit to help plan and implement a varied activity program that supports residents’ physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The role focuses on coordinating activities, preparing calendars and newsletters, and assisting with supply purchases and attendance documentation.

You will also manage resident movement to activity spaces, announce events, supervise volunteers, and ensure timely communication with staff in a licensed

Qualifications

• High School degree required.
• One year experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred.
• Background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning and coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits.
• Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Assists with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
• Distributes mail daily to residents.
• Directs movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
• Announces scheduled activities over the intercom at least fifteen minutes prior.
• Directs volunteer activities, provides training and supervision of volunteers.
• Maintains accurate documentation of resident’s activity attendance.
• Plans and coordinates activities in the absence of the Activity Coordinator.

Education

High School degree

Job description

Amavidaliving is seeking an Activities Assistant for its Memory Care unit to help plan and implement a varied activity program that supports residents’ physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The role focuses on coordinating activities, preparing calendars and newsletters, and assisting with supply purchases and attendance documentation.

You will also manage resident movement to activity spaces, announce events, supervise volunteers, and ensure timely communication with staff in a licensed