Activities Associate (Memory Care
- FT•Starting at $17/hour Providence Place Senior Living•3.
1 Collegeville, PA Job Details Full-time From $17 an hour 7 days ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description Providence Place of Collegeville is seeking to recruit an energetic, compassionate individual ready to lead purposeful and engaging activities with residents who are living with dementia. The Activities Associate assists with programs and events that promotes and encourages a feeling of independence and a sense of accomplishment. Encourages and motivates residents to stay active
- both mentally and physically.
Works closely with Activities and Caregiver staff to promote residents' quality of life, dignity and independence.
Full time:
8:30 am
- 5:00 pm and 10:30 am to 7:00 pm
- Must be able to work EOW/EOH Routine Functions of the
Position:
Encourage residents to attend and participate in meetings, activities and individual appointments. Facilitate the daily morning meeting for residents. Distribute and a review a daily calendar of events. Lead stimulating cognitive exercises such as Memory Magic, Time Slips, Poetry, Book Clubs, Art Therapy, etc. Maintain required documentation of resident participation in programs. Transport and accompany residents on outings as scheduled. Support the Activities Coordinator by assisting with projects and programs as assigned.
Critical Success Factors:
Patient, encouraging, personable, creative Understanding of how to work with residents who are living with dementia Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to coordinator work with other departments
Minimum Qualifications:
Prior experience in retirement living preferred, but not required
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required Valid Driver's License with clean driving record. EOE Other2
