Dementia Care Activities Specialist Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Dementia Care Activities Specialist 2.6 2.6 out of 5 stars 50 West Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748 Life Enrichment Assistant The belief that each individual is unique and deserves understanding from his/her own perspective is the core principle of the Golden Pond Communities. An individual’s uniqueness stems from the desire of each individual to find purpose and meaning everyday. Thus, individual approaches to care, flexibility in working with an individual and recognizing one’s own uniqueness when it comes to care has been Golden Pond’s vision since the first day Golden Pond opened its doors in 1992. Join our Golden Pond Team as part of this collaborative uniqueness and grow with an organization that respects, engages and encourages each individual to recognize strengths and to live life based on openness and acceptance.

Position Summary:

To assist the Life Enrichment Coordinator in implementation of activities and services for the Communities at Golden Pond. As a member of this team, you will get to experience state of the art programming and services that enhance and respect the individual and group collectively through offerings that engage all the facets of life; the physical, emotional, spiritual, artistic and intellectual well-being through programming and workshops on campus, through different media and outside the community.

Location :

Hopkinton, MA Schedule:

full time and part time positions with 1 weekend a month rotation

Shifts:

day or evening shifts available with holiday rotation Reports to:

Life Enrichment Coordinator Qualifications:

Associates Degree preferred Must have valid driver’s license Minimum of 1 year working with the geriatric population and leading groups and activities Artistic experience preferred Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner; Must have sound interpersonal skills to provide respectful and effective communication and relational development with outside resources, residents, family and visitors; Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries; Ability to manage stressful situations in a calm, organized and professional manner Ability to initiate, lead and conduct therapeutic groups on topics such as goal setting, motivation, healthy choices, safety, communication, de-escalation techniques, honesty and self esteem

General Responsibilities:

Summary:

The Life Enrichment Specialist is responsible for the delivery of programming designed to meet and honor the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of residents based upon their individual needs and interests.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of social events for traditional assisted living and special care residence;
• Empowers residents to develop interpersonal relationships, socialize effectively and develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments;
• Conduct meaningful activities and opportunities of engagement as outlined in the program calendar;
• Provide engaging activities for those residents who spend time in their rooms;
• Assist the Life Enrichment Coordinator with preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the activity needs of each resident;
• Maintains supplies in an orderly manner and notifies supervisor of supply needs in a timely manner;
• Maintains and posts daily and monthly calendars of events, outings and other recreational opportunities as required; Other duties as assigned

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$19.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift Holidays Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person