Senior Living Activity Aide: Dementia Care & Programs (PT)

Serenity Spring Senior Living at Green Bay; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Serenity Spring Senior Living at Green Bay is seeking a dynamic, caring individual for a Part Time position in the Activities Department. Interaction with residents and families requires tact, sensitivity and professionalism.

Responsibilities include establishing rapport with Alzheimer's and Dementia residents, developing programming ideas with the Activity Director, and delivering programming ideas that meet psychosocial needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year experience in pediatrics and/or geriatrics recreation.
• Be able to facilitate group programs independently.
• Positive attitude and energy.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and written/reading skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with Alzheimer's/Dementia care residents and families.
• Develop approaches/interventions to meet the psychosocial needs of residents.
• Collaborate with Activity Director to develop and run programming ideas for residents.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with residents having dementia and appropriate therapeutic/behavioral interventions.
• Must be able to work with a team.
• Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect.
• Must have a positive attitude, enthusiasm, creativity, patience and energy.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Patience

Energetic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Serenity Spring Senior Living at Green Bay is seeking a dynamic, caring individual for a Part Time position in the Activities Department. Interaction with residents and families requires tact, sensitivity and professionalism.

Responsibilities include establishing rapport with Alzheimer's and Dementia residents, developing programming ideas with the Activity Director, and delivering programming ideas that meet psychosocial needs.