Activities Assistant - Memory Support

Activities Assistant - Memory Support The Legacy Senior Communities - 3.7 Plano, TX Job Details 18 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description

PRN WEEKENDS

To carry out programs that provide opportunities for residents to participate in events that maintain optimal levels of mental, physical, and social well-being.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Personally and through interview of staff members, evaluates the interest and abilities of residents and works with Lifestyle Coordinator to plan appropriate activities in terms of interest, needs and available personnel. Evaluates programming quality and participation on an ongoing basis through surveys and direct interaction with residents and families. Encourages participation in resident council. Communicates with the Lifestyle Coordinator on a regular basis to inform, exchange ideas, coordinate services and discuss format for individual and group programming. Also shares insight, information and reports responses and/or progress regarding residents on a need-to-know basis, maintaining confidentiality. Carries out large, small, and one-to-one events for the purpose of providing any and all of the following: a friendly visitor; sensory stimulation; reality orientation; cognitive stimulation. Informs residents and staff to changes in scheduled programming in a timely manner. Arranges transportation for events. Recognizes signs and symptoms which signify a change in condition that require nursing intervention and reports these changes to the appropriate channels. Shares resident information with staff on a need-to-know basis. Remains alert for conditions that threaten the safety and well being of staff and residents. Reports hazardous conditions to appropriate channels. Shares pertinent information with staff and volunteers on need-to-know basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience :

High School Diploma or equivalent. At least 6 months of experience working with seniors and/or cognitively-impaired persons.