Do you want to make a difference? Here is an excellent FT opportunity!
The Activities Associate provides coverage on days that the Coordinator is not working to deliver a consistent memory support program to Personal Care residents. Follows a calendar of events and encourages resident participation. Works closely with Activities and Resident Life staff to promote residents’ quality of life, dignity and independence.
Schedule:
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9:00 am to 5:30 pm, EOW/EOH
Routine Functions of the Position:
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Encourage residents to attend and participate in meetings, activities and individual appointments.
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Facilitate the daily morning meeting for Connections Club residents. Distribute and review a daily calendar of events.
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Lead stimulating cognitive exercises such as Memory Magic, Time Slips, Poetry, Book Clubs, Art Therapy, etc.
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Promote the use of Dakim brain fitness software by following resident schedule.
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Maintain required documentation of resident participation in programs.
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Transport and accompany residents on outings as scheduled.
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Support the Connections Club Coordinator by assisting with projects and programs as assigned.
Critical Success Factors:
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Patient, encouraging, personable, creative.
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Understanding of how to work with residents with memory impairment.
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Effective oral and written communication skills.
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Ability to coordinate work with other departments.
Minimum qualifications:
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Prior experience in retirement living preferred, but not required.
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Education: High School diploma or GED
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Valid Driver’s license
EOE
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